Thomas Shillitoe

""Thomas Shillitoe: The Quaker Missionary and Temperance Pioneer"" is a biography written by William Tallack that chronicles the life and work of Thomas Shillitoe, a prominent Quaker missionary and advocate for temperance in the 19th century. The book describes Shillitoe's early life and conversion to Quakerism, his travels and preaching throughout England, Europe, and America, and his efforts to promote sobriety and abstinence from alcohol. It also highlights Shillitoe's involvement in various social and humanitarian causes, including prison reform and the abolition of slavery. Through extensive research and primary source materials, Tallack presents a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a remarkable figure in Quaker history and the wider social reform movement of the 19th century.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.