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Memoir Of James Haughton

- With Extracts From His Private And Published Letters (1877)

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Memoir Of James Haughton: With Extracts From His Private And Published Letters is a book written by Samuel Haughton and published in 1877. The book is a memoir of James Haughton, a prominent Irish Quaker and social reformer who lived from 1795 to 1873. The memoir includes extracts from both his private and published letters, shedding light on his personal life and his work as an advocate for social justice.The book begins with an introduction by Samuel Haughton, who was James Haughton's nephew. Samuel explains that he wrote the memoir in order to honor his uncle's memory and to provide a record of his life and achievements. He also notes that James Haughton was a prolific writer, and that the book includes many of his most important writings.The memoir is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period of James Haughton's life. The first chapter covers his childhood and early years, including his education and his involvement in the Quaker community. Subsequent chapters cover his work as an advocate for the abolition of slavery, his involvement in the temperance movement, and his efforts to promote education and social reform.Throughout the book, Samuel Haughton provides detailed accounts of James Haughton's activities and accomplishments, as well as his personal relationships and struggles. He also includes many of James Haughton's own writings, giving readers a sense of his voice and perspective.Overall, Memoir Of James Haughton: With Extracts From His Private And Published Letters is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to social justice and reform. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish history, the Quaker community, or the history of social movements.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165037643
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 354
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x24 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 689 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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Memoir Of James Haughton: With Extracts From His Private And Published Letters is a book written by Samuel Haughton and published in 1877. The book is a memoir of James Haughton, a prominent Irish Quaker and social reformer who lived from 1795 to 1873. The memoir includes extracts from both his private and published letters, shedding light on his personal life and his work as an advocate for social justice.The book begins with an introduction by Samuel Haughton, who was James Haughton's nephew. Samuel explains that he wrote the memoir in order to honor his uncle's memory and to provide a record of his life and achievements. He also notes that James Haughton was a prolific writer, and that the book includes many of his most important writings.The memoir is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period of James Haughton's life. The first chapter covers his childhood and early years, including his education and his involvement in the Quaker community. Subsequent chapters cover his work as an advocate for the abolition of slavery, his involvement in the temperance movement, and his efforts to promote education and social reform.Throughout the book, Samuel Haughton provides detailed accounts of James Haughton's activities and accomplishments, as well as his personal relationships and struggles. He also includes many of James Haughton's own writings, giving readers a sense of his voice and perspective.Overall, Memoir Of James Haughton: With Extracts From His Private And Published Letters is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to social justice and reform. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish history, the Quaker community, or the history of social movements.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.

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