The History Of The Life Of Thomas Ellwood: Written By His Own Hand

By Thomas Ellwood

Book Overview

The History Of The Life Of Thomas Ellwood: Written By His Own Hand is an autobiographical account of the life of Thomas Ellwood, a prominent figure in the Quaker movement in the 17th century. The book is written by Ellwood himself and provides a detailed description of his life, from his childhood in Oxfordshire to his involvement in the Quaker movement and his eventual imprisonment for his beliefs. Ellwood's account offers a unique perspective on the early days of the Quaker movement, including his interactions with its founder, George Fox, and other prominent Quakers such as William Penn. The book also provides insight into the religious and political climate of England during this time, including the persecution of Quakers and other non-conformists. In addition to his involvement in the Quaker movement, Ellwood was also a writer and poet, and the book includes samples of his work. The History Of The Life Of Thomas Ellwood: Written By His Own Hand is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Quaker movement, as well as the broader social and political context of 17th century England.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: 1163294748
• ISBN13: 9781163294741
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"