The Quakers: A Brief Account Of Their Influence On Pennsylvania

By: Comfort, William Wistar

""The Quakers: A Brief Account of Their Influence on Pennsylvania"" is a book written by William Wistar Comfort that delves into the history and impact of the Quaker community in Pennsylvania. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Quaker faith, its origins, and its beliefs. It also explores the role of the Quakers in the founding of Pennsylvania, and how their values and principles influenced the development of the state.The book covers a range of topics related to the Quaker community, including their commitment to peace and social justice, their opposition to slavery, and their involvement in politics and government. It also examines the Quaker approach to education, business, and community building, and how these practices have shaped Pennsylvania's identity and culture.Throughout the book, Comfort draws on a range of primary sources, including Quaker journals, letters, and historical records, to provide a nuanced and detailed account of the Quaker experience in Pennsylvania. He also includes photographs and illustrations to help bring the history to life.Overall, ""The Quakers: A Brief Account of Their Influence on Pennsylvania"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of Pennsylvania, the Quaker faith, or the impact of religion on society.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: 1163171557
• ISBN13: 9781163171554
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"