Lives Of Thomas Chalkley, John Pemberton And John Churchman; Selections Of John Barclay; And Memoir Of Sarah Morris

By William Evans

Book Overview

""The Lives of Thomas Chalkley, John Pemberton and John Churchman; Selections of John Barclay; and Memoir of Sarah Morris"" is a book written by William Evans. It is a collection of biographies, memoirs, and selected writings of prominent Quakers who lived in the 18th century. The book starts with the life of Thomas Chalkley, a Quaker preacher who traveled extensively throughout America and Europe to spread the message of Quakerism. It then moves on to John Pemberton, a successful businessman who became a Quaker minister and played a key role in the abolitionist movement. The third biography is of John Churchman, a Quaker farmer who was known for his philanthropy and his efforts to improve the lives of his fellow Quakers.The book also includes selections of John Barclay's writings, who was a prominent Quaker theologian and a contemporary of the three biographical subjects. The selections provide insight into Quaker beliefs and practices during the 18th century.Lastly, the book features a memoir of Sarah Morris, a Quaker woman who lived in Pennsylvania and was known for her piety and devotion to her faith. The memoir provides a glimpse into the daily life of Quakers during the 18th century.Overall, ""The Lives of Thomas Chalkley, John Pemberton and John Churchman; Selections of John Barclay; and Memoir of Sarah Morris"" is a comprehensive and insightful book that sheds light on the lives and beliefs of Quakers during the 18th century.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: 141795566X
• ISBN13: 9781417955664
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"