Publisher's Synopsis
""A Short Account of the Life and Religious Labors of Patience Brayton, Late of Swansey, in the State of Massachusetts"" is a biographical work written by Patience Greene Brayton in 1802. The book provides a detailed account of the life and religious work of Patience Brayton, who was a prominent Quaker minister in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book begins with a brief overview of Patience Brayton's early life and upbringing, including her conversion to the Quaker faith at a young age. It then goes on to detail her religious work, including her travels throughout the United States and Europe as a minister, her involvement in the abolitionist movement, and her efforts to promote women's rights within the Quaker community. Throughout the book, Brayton's deep faith and commitment to social justice are emphasized, as is her dedication to living a simple and humble life. The book also includes several letters and other writings by Brayton, providing further insight into her beliefs and experiences. Overall, ""A Short Account of the Life and Religious Labors of Patience Brayton"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering Quaker minister and social activist, and provides valuable historical context for the Quaker movement in the early years of the United States.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.
