The Haydocks' Testimony (1890)

By Lydia Cope Wood

Book Overview

The Haydocks' Testimony is a novel written by Lydia Cope Wood and was first published in 1890. The book is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the Haydock family, who live in a small town in Pennsylvania. The story is narrated by the family's eldest daughter, Mary Haydock, and follows the family's struggles as they try to hold onto their religious beliefs in the face of opposition from the community.The Haydocks are devout Quakers, and their faith is put to the test when they are accused of harboring a fugitive slave. The family is ostracized by their neighbors and subjected to harassment, but they refuse to compromise their beliefs or turn over the fugitive. As the situation escalates, the Haydocks must rely on their faith and each other to survive.The novel explores themes of religious persecution, social justice, and family loyalty. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of Quakers in the 19th century and their commitment to nonviolence and social equality. The Haydocks' Testimony is a thought-provoking and inspiring novel that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1165103990
• ISBN13: 9781165103997
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"