Brief Memoir Of Joseph John Gurney (1847)

Brief Memoir of Joseph John Gurney is a book written by John Alexander in 1847. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Joseph John Gurney, a prominent Quaker preacher and philanthropist of the 19th century. Gurney was a member of the Gurney family, a prominent Quaker family in Norfolk, England. The book delves into Gurney's early life, his education, his conversion to Quakerism, and his work as a preacher and philanthropist. It also explores his involvement in social and political causes, including his advocacy for the abolition of slavery and his efforts to improve the conditions of prisoners. The book offers readers a glimpse into the life of one of the most influential Quaker preachers of the 19th century and his contributions to the Quaker community and society at large.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.