Memoirs of Francis Howgill is a book written by James Backhouse that chronicles the life of Francis Howgill, a prominent figure in the early Quaker movement. The book is a collection of memoirs, letters, and other writings that shed light on Howgill's life, beliefs, and contributions to the Quaker movement. The book begins with a brief introduction to Howgill's early life and his conversion to Quakerism. It then goes on to detail his travels, preaching, and persecution as a Quaker, including his imprisonment and eventual release. The book also includes extracts from Howgill's writings, which provide insight into his spiritual beliefs and his views on various social and political issues of the time. Overall, Memoirs of Francis Howgill is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early Quaker movement and the life of one of its most influential figures.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.
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