Charles F. Coffin: A Quaker Pioneer

By Mary Coffin Johnson

Book Overview

Charles F. Coffin: A Quaker Pioneer is a biography of Charles F. Coffin, written by Mary Coffin Johnson. The book explores the life and legacy of Coffin, a prominent Quaker businessman and philanthropist who lived in the 19th century. Coffin was born in 1823 in Indiana and grew up in a Quaker family. He went on to become a successful businessman, founding the Coffin and Haines hardware company in Chicago. Coffin was also a committed social reformer, working to abolish slavery and promote temperance. He was a member of the Underground Railroad, helping to smuggle escaped slaves to freedom. In addition to his business and social activism, Coffin was also a dedicated Quaker, serving as a minister and traveling extensively to spread the faith. The book draws on primary sources, including Coffin's letters and diaries, to provide a comprehensive portrait of this important figure in American history. Overall, Charles F. Coffin: A Quaker Pioneer offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable man who made significant contributions to his community and his country.Preceded By Earliest Historical Period Of The Coffin Family.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432558331
• ISBN13: 9781432558338
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"