Title:
Autobiographical writings by early Quaker women / [edited by] David Booy.
The early modern Englishwoman, 1500-1750. Contemporary editions
Author:
Booy, David, editor.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 194-202) and index.
1. A true account of the great tryals and cruel sufferings [excerpt] / Katharine Evans and Sarah Cheevers -- 2. An account of her experiences during her visits to New England, 1661 and 1663-65/6 / Elizabeth Hooton -- 3. A brief account of some of my exercise from my childhood ; 'Testimony concerning her dear husband' [excerpt] ; A Letter from me, to my dear grandchild Springet Penn [excerpt] / Mary Penington -- 4. A relation of the labour, travail, and suffering [excerpt] / Alice Curwen -- 5. An account of the birth, and education, with the services and sufferings for the truth's sake [excerpt] / Elizabeth Andrews -- 6. Strength in weakness manifest [excerpt] / Elizabeth Stirredge -- 7. A relation of Margaret Fell [excerpt] ; 'The testimony ... concerning ... George Fox' [excerpt] ; The examination and trial of Margaret Fell [excerpt] / Margaret Fell -- 8. An apostate-conscience exposed [excerpt] / Anne Docwra -- 9. A legacy, or widow's mite [excerpt] / Alice Hayes -- 10. A letter ... to Anthony William Boehm [excerpt] / Elizabeth Webb -- 11. 'A Memorable Instance of Divine Guidance and Protection' / James Dickinson and Jane Fearon.
Publisher:
Ashgate Pub.,
Publication Place:
Aldershot:
ISBN:
0754607534 (acid-free paper)
Subject:
Quaker women -- Biography -- Early works to 1800.
Quaker women -- Biography -- History and criticism.
Autobiography -- Women authors.
Quaker women -- History -- 17th century -- Sources.
Quaker women -- History -- 18th century -- Sources.
Women and literature -- Great Britain.
Series:
The early modern Englishwoman, 1500-1750. Contemporary editions
Contents:
1. A true account of the great tryals and cruel sufferings [excerpt] / Katharine Evans and Sarah Cheevers -- 2. An account of her experiences during her visits to New England, 1661 and 1663-65/6 / Elizabeth Hooton -- 3. A brief account of some of my exercise from my childhood ; 'Testimony concerning her dear husband' [excerpt] ; A Letter from me, to my dear grandchild Springet Penn [excerpt] / Mary Penington -- 4. A relation of the labour, travail, and suffering [excerpt] / Alice Curwen -- 5. An account of the birth, and education, with the services and sufferings for the truth's sake [excerpt] / Elizabeth Andrews -- 6. Strength in weakness manifest [excerpt] / Elizabeth Stirredge -- 7. A relation of Margaret Fell [excerpt] ; 'The testimony ... concerning ... George Fox' [excerpt] ; The examination and trial of Margaret Fell [excerpt] / Margaret Fell -- 8. An apostate-conscience exposed [excerpt] / Anne Docwra -- 9. A legacy, or widow's mite [excerpt] / Alice Hayes -- 10. A letter ... to Anthony William Boehm [excerpt] / Elizabeth Webb -- 11. 'A Memorable Instance of Divine Guidance and Protection' / James Dickinson and Jane Fearon.
Physical Description:
xviii, 211 p. ;
Electronic Location:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0410/2003023473.html
Publication Date:
c2004.
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