The Journal And Essays Of John Woolman - John Woolman - Bog

The Journal and Essays of John Woolman is a collection of writings by the American Quaker preacher and abolitionist, John Woolman. The book contains Woolman's personal journal, which he kept from 1756 until his death in 1772, as well as a selection of his essays on various topics such as slavery, social justice, and spiritual life.Woolman's journal is a detailed account of his inner spiritual journey, as well as his travels throughout the American colonies and England, where he preached and spoke out against slavery and other injustices. The journal also includes Woolman's reflections on his encounters with Native Americans, his experiences as a merchant, and his interactions with other Quakers.The essays in the book cover a range of topics, including Woolman's opposition to slavery and his belief in the equality of all people, regardless of race or social status. Woolman also wrote about his vision of a just society, where people would live in harmony with each other and with the natural world.Overall, The Journal and Essays of John Woolman is a powerful testament to one man's commitment to social justice and spiritual growth, and it continues to inspire readers today with its message of compassion and equality.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.