Doing And Suffering: Memorials Of Elizabeth And Frances, Daughters Of E. Bickersteth (1860)

By Charlotte Ward and Elizabeth Bickersteth Charlotte Ward

Book Overview

Doing and Suffering: Memorials of Elizabeth and Frances, Daughters of E. Bickersteth (1860) is a book written by Charlotte Ward that chronicles the lives of two sisters, Elizabeth and Frances Bickersteth. The book is a collection of letters, diary entries, and other writings that provide insight into the sisters' religious beliefs, their daily lives, and their struggles with illness and death.Elizabeth and Frances were the daughters of Edward Bickersteth, a prominent Anglican clergyman and writer. They were both deeply committed to their faith and were active in charitable work. However, they also faced significant challenges in their lives. Elizabeth suffered from chronic illness, and Frances died at the age of 22 from tuberculosis.The book is divided into two sections, one for each sister. Each section includes a biographical sketch, followed by a collection of writings by the sister in question. The writings include letters to family and friends, diary entries, and poems. The book also includes a preface by Edward Bickersteth, in which he reflects on the lives of his daughters and their impact on those around them.Overall, Doing and Suffering: Memorials of Elizabeth and Frances, Daughters of E. Bickersteth (1860) is a moving tribute to two remarkable young women who lived their lives with grace, courage, and faith in the face of adversity.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: 1164623397
• ISBN13: 9781164623397
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"