Publisher's Synopsis
A Quaker of the Olden Time: Being a Memoir of John Roberts (1898) is a biographical account of the life of John Roberts, a Quaker who lived during the 18th century. The book was written by Daniel Roberts, who was a descendant of John Roberts and a fellow Quaker. The memoir is a detailed description of John Roberts' life, including his childhood, his conversion to Quakerism, his work as a farmer and a merchant, and his involvement in the abolitionist movement. The book also includes Roberts' reflections on his spiritual journey and his views on social justice issues. The memoir provides a glimpse into the life of a Quaker during a time of great social and political change in America. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Quaker history, the abolitionist movement, or 18th-century America.With Particulars Of The Roberts Family Collected From Original Documents And Other Sources.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.
