The Seven Golden Candlesticks (1871)

The Seven Golden Candlesticks is a novel written by Henry Baker Tristram in 1871. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the life of a young girl named Mary Mohun, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Mary is a devout Christian and is deeply committed to her faith, which leads her to become involved in the religious conflicts of the time. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Mary's life in England and the second part on her journey to America. In England, Mary becomes involved with a group of dissenters who are protesting against the established church. She also meets a young man named John Wesley, who is the founder of the Methodist movement. Mary is deeply inspired by Wesley's preaching and becomes a devoted follower of his teachings. In the second part of the novel, Mary travels to America with her father, who is involved in the slave trade. While in America, Mary becomes involved with the Quakers and their efforts to abolish slavery. She also meets a young man named William Penn, who is the founder of Pennsylvania. Mary is deeply moved by Penn's commitment to religious freedom and social justice, and she becomes involved in his efforts to create a more just and equitable society.Throughout the novel, Tristram explores themes of faith, social justice, and the struggle for religious freedom. The Seven Golden Candlesticks is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that is sure to resonate with readers who are interested in history, religion, and social justice.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.