Sketches Of The Lives Of Sybil Jones And Rebecca Collins (1900)

Sketches Of The Lives Of Sybil Jones And Rebecca Collins is a book written by Frances Anne Budge and published in the year 1900. The book is a biographical account of the lives of two Quaker women, Sybil Jones and Rebecca Collins, who were known for their contributions to the Quaker community and their efforts in promoting religious and social causes. The book is divided into two parts, with each part focusing on the life of one of the women. The first part of the book is dedicated to Sybil Jones, who was born in 1809 in Maine, USA. The book describes her childhood, her conversion to Quakerism, and her subsequent travels to different parts of the world to spread the Quaker message. Sybil Jones was a strong advocate for women's rights, and the book highlights her efforts in promoting women's education and suffrage.The second part of the book is dedicated to Rebecca Collins, who was born in 1833 in New York, USA. The book describes her upbringing in a Quaker family, her marriage to a fellow Quaker, and her subsequent involvement in various social and religious causes. Rebecca Collins was a staunch abolitionist and worked tirelessly for the emancipation of slaves. The book also highlights her efforts in promoting temperance and women's suffrage.Overall, Sketches Of The Lives Of Sybil Jones And Rebecca Collins is a well-researched and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the lives of two remarkable women who made significant contributions to the Quaker community and the wider society. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Quakerism, women's rights, and social activism.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.