Steven Crisp And His Correspondents 1657-1692: Being A Synopsis Of The Letters In The Colchester Collection

by Charlotte Fell-Smith

Book Overview

""Steven Crisp and His Correspondents 1657-1692: Being a Synopsis of the Letters in the Colchester Collection"" is a book written by C. Fell Smith that provides a comprehensive overview of the letters exchanged by Steven Crisp and his correspondents between the years 1657 and 1692. The book is based on the letters that are housed in the Colchester Collection, and it offers a unique insight into the life and times of Steven Crisp, who was a prominent Quaker leader during the 17th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of Steven Crisp's life and work. The first chapter provides an introduction to Steven Crisp and his role in the Quaker movement, while the following chapters delve deeper into his correspondence with various individuals, including his family members, fellow Quakers, and government officials.Throughout the book, C. Fell Smith provides detailed commentary on the letters, offering insights into the historical context in which they were written and the significance of their contents. The book also includes a comprehensive index of the correspondents and a glossary of terms used in the letters.Overall, ""Steven Crisp and His Correspondents 1657-1692: Being a Synopsis of the Letters in the Colchester Collection"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Quaker movement and the life of Steven Crisp. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the personal and professional relationships of one of the most influential figures in Quaker history and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of the Quaker movement during the 17th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430499354
• ISBN13: 9781430499350
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"