Thomas Shillitoe

Thomas Shillitoe: Shoemaker and Minister is a biographical work written by Frances Anne Budge in 1892. The book tells the story of Thomas Shillitoe, a shoemaker from London who became a prominent Quaker minister in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author draws on Shillitoe's own writings and personal accounts from those who knew him to paint a vivid picture of his life and ministry. The book covers Shillitoe's early years as an apprentice shoemaker, his conversion to Quakerism, and his travels throughout England and Europe as a minister. Budge also explores Shillitoe's role in the abolitionist movement and his advocacy for prison reform. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a remarkable man who dedicated his life to the service of others.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.