Daniel Wheeler (1895)

By Mary Elizabeth Beck

Book Overview

""Daniel Wheeler"" is a biographical work written by Mary Elizabeth Beck and first published in 1895. The book tells the story of Daniel Wheeler, a Quaker missionary and philanthropist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Wheeler was born in England in 1771 and was deeply committed to the Quaker faith from a young age. He became a successful businessman and used his wealth to support Quaker causes and charitable organizations.The book chronicles Wheeler's travels as a missionary, including his journeys to the United States and the West Indies. It also explores his efforts to promote peace and social justice, particularly his work to abolish slavery. The book provides insight into Wheeler's personal life, including his marriage to fellow Quaker Mary Dudley and their children.Throughout the book, Beck portrays Wheeler as a man of great integrity and compassion, who was deeply committed to his faith and to helping others. She draws on primary sources, including Wheeler's own letters and journals, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of his life and work.Overall, ""Daniel Wheeler"" is a compelling biography of an important figure in Quaker history and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social justice and philanthropy.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: 1164617125
• ISBN13: 9781164617129
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"