Author: JOSEPH JOHN GURNEY
Title: Observations on the Religious Peculiarities of the Society of Friends
Description: London, J. & A. Arch, Cornhill; William Alexander & Son, York; S. Wilkin, Norwich; & A. Constable & Co. Edinburgh. 1824, Second Edition. Hardcover. Book, Original boards, corners and spine badly damaged; flyleaf missing, hinges a little weak. 368 pages +16 page catalogue from G & W B Whittaker. From Friends Library, Henley on Thames. Bookplate of Richard Grubb, Cahir Abbey. Joseph John Gurney 1788-1847, a banker in Norwich, became an evangelical Minister of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), and his views and actions led, ultimately, to a schism among American Quakers. Brother of Elizabeth Fry, campaigned for prison reform and the abolition of slavery. Good Plus/No Jacket.

Keywords: Religion Society of Friends Quakers Prison Reform Abolition of Slavery Theology Philosophy, Theology, Religion Antiquarian


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