The Journal Of John Woolman And His Death (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162912561)

The Journal of John Woolman and His Death is a literary work that chronicles the life and spiritual journey of John Woolman, an American Quaker preacher and abolitionist who lived in the 18th century. The book is a compilation of Woolman's personal writings, including his diary entries, letters, and essays, which provide a detailed account of his experiences and beliefs.Throughout the book, Woolman reflects on his deep commitment to living a simple and virtuous life, which he believed was in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ. He writes about his struggles with materialism and the importance of living in harmony with nature. Additionally, Woolman was a staunch advocate for the abolition of slavery, and his writings on this topic are some of the most powerful and insightful in the book.The latter part of the book focuses on Woolman's final days and his death. He suffered from tuberculosis, and his illness is described in detail, along with his spiritual reflections on his impending death. The book is a testament to the life and legacy of John Woolman, whose writings continue to inspire and challenge readers to this day.THIS 160 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Journal of John Woolman, Fruits of Solitude: V1 Harvard Classics, by John Woolman. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766182088.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: John Woolman
ISBN-10: 1162912561
ISBN-13: 9781162912561
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d