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The Burd Papers: Extracts From William Allen's Letter Book (1897)

The Burd Papers: Extracts From William Allen's Letter Book (1897)

Allen, William
Walker, Lewis Burd
Franklin, Benjamin

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ISBN10: 1165530155
ISBN13: 9781165530151
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Burd Papers: Extracts From William Allen�������s Letter Book (1897) is a book that contains a collection of letters written by William Allen, a prominent Quaker businessman and philanthropist from Philadelphia. The letters were written between the years 1777 and 1790 and provide a fascinating insight into the social, political, and economic conditions of the time.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Allen's life and work. The first section contains letters relating to Allen's business dealings, including his involvement in the shipping and mercantile trades. The second section focuses on his philanthropic activities, including his support for the abolition of slavery and his efforts to improve the education and welfare of the poor.The third section of the book contains letters that provide a glimpse into Allen's personal life, including his relationships with family members and friends. The final section of the book contains a series of essays and articles that provide additional context and background information on Allen's life and work.Overall, The Burd Papers: Extracts From William Allen�������s Letter Book (1897) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Philadelphia, the Quaker community, or the social and political issues of the late 18th century. The book offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period in American history and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the life and work of one of the era's most influential figures.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.

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