Life Of William Savery Of Philadelphia 1750-1804 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163394854)

The book ""Life of William Savery of Philadelphia 1750-1804"" is a biography written by Francis R. Taylor. The book chronicles the life of William Savery, a prominent Quaker minister who lived in Philadelphia during the 18th century. Savery was born in 1750 and grew up in a devout Quaker family. He became involved in the Quaker ministry at a young age and spent much of his life traveling throughout the United States and Europe, preaching and spreading the Quaker message of peace and social justice.The book explores Savery's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his work as a minister. It also delves into the social and political context of the time, including the American Revolution and the abolitionist movement.The author draws on a variety of sources, including Savery's personal diaries and letters, as well as historical records and secondary sources. The book provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Savery, highlighting his contributions to the Quaker community and his impact on the wider world.Overall, ""Life of William Savery of Philadelphia 1750-1804"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of an important figure in American Quaker history.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.

Author: Francis R. Taylor
ISBN-10: 1163394858
ISBN-13: 9781163394854
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 500
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d