This book is a collection of biographical sketches of Quakers from the 17th century to the present day. The authors provide fascinating insights into the lives of these influential people, highlighting their achievements and struggles. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Quaker history or the history of religious minorities.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.