Quaker Adventures

Quaker Adventures is a book that recounts the experiences of twenty-three Quaker adventurers who have traveled around the world to promote international understanding. The book is written by Edward Thomas, a Quaker and an adventurer himself, who has compiled the stories of these travelers to showcase the power of human connection and empathy. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Each chapter features several stories of Quaker adventurers who have traveled to that region and their experiences of connecting with local people, learning about their cultures, and promoting peace and understanding. The stories in Quaker Adventures are diverse and engaging, ranging from a Quaker who traveled to India to help build a school for girls, to another who went to Nicaragua to work with coffee farmers. The book also features stories of Quakers who have worked to promote peace and reconciliation in conflict zones, such as Northern Ireland and the Middle East. Overall, Quaker Adventures is a compelling read that showcases the power of human connection and the importance of promoting peace and understanding in a world that is often divided by cultural and political differences. It is a must-read for anyone interested in international travel, social justice, and the Quaker tradition of peace and nonviolence.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.