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""John Clarke: Physician, Philanthropist, Preacher And Patriot"" is a biographical book written by William P. Sheffield and published in 1889. The book tells the life story of John Clarke, who was a prominent figure in colonial America. Clarke was a physician, a philanthropist, a preacher, and a patriot who played a significant role in the development of Rhode Island. The book provides a detailed account of Clarke's life, starting from his birth in 1609 in England to his death in 1676 in Newport, Rhode Island. It covers his education, his medical practice, his religious beliefs, and his political activities. Clarke was a member of the Baptist Church and was deeply involved in the struggle for religious freedom in colonial America. The book also highlights Clarke's contributions to the founding of Rhode Island. He was one of the original settlers of the colony and played a key role in drafting the Royal Charter of 1663, which granted Rhode Island a significant degree of self-government. Throughout the book, Sheffield portrays Clarke as a man of great integrity, courage, and compassion. He was deeply committed to the welfare of his fellow human beings and dedicated his life to serving others. Overall, ""John Clarke: Physician, Philanthropist, Preacher And Patriot"" is a comprehensive and inspiring biography of a remarkable man who made significant contributions to the history of colonial America.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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