Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Thomas Ellwood is an autobiographical account written by Thomas Ellwood himself. The book covers the life of Ellwood, who was born in 1639 in Oxfordshire, England. Ellwood was a Quaker and a close associate of the famous Quaker leader, William Penn. The book details Ellwood's early life, his conversion to Quakerism, and his involvement in the Quaker movement.Ellwood was imprisoned several times for his Quaker beliefs and his refusal to swear oaths. The book describes his experiences in prison and his interactions with other Quakers who were also imprisoned. Ellwood's relationship with William Penn is also a prominent theme in the book. Ellwood served as Penn's secretary and was involved in the founding of the Pennsylvania colony in America.The book also covers Ellwood's personal life, including his marriage and family. He was a prolific writer and the book includes excerpts from his poetry and other writings. The Life of Thomas Ellwood is an important historical document that provides insight into the Quaker movement and the life of one of its most prominent figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.
