The Life And Correspondence Of William And Alice Ellis, Of Airton

By William Ellis and James Backhouse

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Life and Correspondence of William and Alice Ellis, of Airton"" is a biographical account of the lives of William and Alice Ellis, a couple from Airton, a village in North Yorkshire, England. The book is written by James Backhouse, a Quaker minister who was a close friend of the Ellis family.The book provides a detailed account of the lives of William and Alice Ellis, including their childhood, marriage, and family life. It also includes their correspondence with each other and with other members of their family and friends.William Ellis was a successful farmer and businessman, while Alice Ellis was a devoted wife and mother. The book describes their strong Quaker faith and their commitment to social justice and philanthropy. The couple was known for their generosity and their efforts to help those in need.The book also provides a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of rural England in the 19th century. It describes the challenges faced by farmers and the impact of industrialization on rural communities.Overall, ""The Life and Correspondence of William and Alice Ellis, of Airton"" is a fascinating account of the lives of two remarkable individuals and their contributions to their community and society at large.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: 1432549685
• ISBN13: 9781432549688
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"