Memoirs Of Joseph John Gurney With Selections From His Journal And Correspondence V1

By Joseph John Gurney

Book Overview

The book ""Memoirs Of Joseph John Gurney With Selections From His Journal And Correspondence V1"" is a compilation of the life and experiences of Joseph John Gurney, an English Quaker minister, philanthropist, and social reformer. The book is divided into two parts, the first being Gurney's memoirs, and the second being a selection of his journal entries and correspondence.In the memoir section, Gurney recounts his childhood, his conversion to Quakerism, and his travels as a minister. He also discusses his involvement in social reform movements, including his work towards prison reform and the abolition of slavery.The second part of the book includes selected entries from Gurney's journals and correspondence, providing insight into his daily life, his thoughts on various issues, and his relationships with family and friends.Overall, ""Memoirs Of Joseph John Gurney With Selections From His Journal And Correspondence V1"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and contributions of an important figure in Quaker history and social reform movements.Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1419175092.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: 1162779837
• ISBN13: 9781162779836
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 562 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"