Some Account Of The Persecutions And Sufferings Of The People Called Quakers In The Seventeenth Century (1840)

""Some Account of the Persecutions and Sufferings of the People Called Quakers in the Seventeenth Century"" is a historical book written by Daniel Roberts in 1840. The book provides a detailed account of the persecution and suffering endured by the Quakers during the 17th century. It covers the period from the early days of the Quaker movement to the end of the century, and includes information on the various forms of persecution that the Quakers faced, including imprisonment, fines, and physical abuse.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the Quaker experience, including their beliefs, their meetings, and their interactions with the authorities. The author draws on a range of sources, including contemporary accounts and official records, to provide a comprehensive overview of the Quaker experience during this period.In addition to providing a historical account of the Quaker experience, the book also explores the broader social and political context in which the persecution took place. It examines the attitudes of the authorities towards the Quakers, and the ways in which the Quakers responded to this persecution.Overall, ""Some Account of the Persecutions and Sufferings of the People Called Quakers in the Seventeenth Century"" is an important historical document that provides a detailed and insightful account of the Quaker experience during a period of intense persecution. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Quaker movement, or in the history of religious persecution more generally.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.