Life And Ancestry Of Warner Mifflin: Friend, Philanthropist, Patriot (1905)

By Hilda Justice

Book Overview

The book ""Life And Ancestry Of Warner Mifflin: Friend, Philanthropist, Patriot"" was written by Hilda Justice and published in 1905. It is a comprehensive biography of Warner Mifflin, a prominent figure in American history known for his contributions to the abolitionist movement and his advocacy for the rights of Native Americans.The book delves into Mifflin's family history, tracing his ancestry back to the early settlers of Pennsylvania. It also explores his upbringing and education, as well as his early career as a merchant and farmer. However, the main focus of the book is on Mifflin's activism and philanthropy.Mifflin was a devout Quaker who believed in the inherent worth and dignity of all human beings. He was a vocal opponent of slavery and worked tirelessly to promote abolitionist causes. He also advocated for the rights of Native Americans, particularly the Lenape people who were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands in Pennsylvania.The book provides a detailed account of Mifflin's many accomplishments, including his involvement in the Underground Railroad, his founding of the Abolition Society of Delaware, and his role in the establishment of the first school for Native American children in the United States.Overall, ""Life And Ancestry Of Warner Mifflin"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the abolitionist movement and the struggle for civil rights.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: 1437089992
• ISBN13: 9781437089998
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"