The Barclays Of Ury And Other Sketches Of The Early Friends (1881)

The Barclays of Ury and Other Sketches of the Early Friends is a book written by Frances Anne Budge and published in 1881. The book is a collection of sketches that provide a glimpse into the lives of the early Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends. The title sketch, The Barclays of Ury, is a historical account of the Barclays, a prominent Quaker family in Scotland, and their role in the early Quaker movement. Other sketches in the book include stories of Quaker women who faced persecution for their beliefs, and accounts of Quaker meetings and gatherings. The book provides a fascinating insight into the lives and beliefs of the early Quakers, and their struggle for religious freedom in a time of persecution.Including A Sketch Of Samuel Watson And Roger Hebden.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.