Thomas Shillitoe: Shoemaker And Minister (1892)

By Frances Anne Budge

Book Overview

Thomas Shillitoe: Shoemaker and Minister (1892) is a biography written by Frances Anne Budge about the life of Thomas Shillitoe, an English Quaker who lived from 1754 to 1836. Shillitoe was a shoemaker by trade, but he also became a prominent minister in the Society of Friends, known for his eloquence and dedication to the Quaker faith. The book covers Shillitoe's early life, including his apprenticeship as a shoemaker, his conversion to Quakerism, and his decision to become a minister. It also details his travels throughout England, Scotland, Ireland, and the United States, where he preached and worked to promote Quaker values and ideals. Budge's biography provides a detailed look at Shillitoe's personal life, including his marriage to Elizabeth Gurney, the sister of the famous Quaker reformer Elizabeth Fry. It also explores Shillitoe's relationships with other prominent Quakers, such as William Penn and George Fox. Overall, Thomas Shillitoe: Shoemaker and Minister offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable Quaker leader, who combined his faith with his trade to make a lasting impact on the world around him.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: 1166282295
• ISBN13: 9781166282295
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"