John Wilhelm Rowntree

By Rufus M. Jones and Rufus Matthew Jones

Book Overview

""John Wilhelm Rowntree"" is a biography written by Rufus M. Jones. The book chronicles the life and work of John Wilhelm Rowntree, a prominent British Quaker and social reformer. Rowntree was born in York in 1868 and was raised in a family deeply committed to the Quaker faith. He went on to become a successful businessman and played a key role in the development of the Rowntree chocolate company. However, Rowntree was not content to simply focus on his business ventures. He was deeply committed to social justice and spent much of his life working to improve the lives of those less fortunate. He was involved in a wide range of social causes, including the fight for women's suffrage, the abolition of the death penalty, and the creation of a more just economic system. Throughout his life, Rowntree remained true to his Quaker beliefs and was known for his unwavering commitment to peace and nonviolence. Jones' biography offers a detailed and insightful look at the life of this remarkable man, shedding light on his many accomplishments and the enduring legacy he left behind.This Is An Interpretation Of The Spirit And Influence Of John Wilhelm Rowntree Written By A Close Friend And Associate.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: 1163145920
• ISBN13: 9781163145920
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"