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The Life Of Elijah Coffin: With A Reminiscence (1863)

The Life Of Elijah Coffin: With A Reminiscence (1863)

Coffin, Charles Fisher
Johnson, Mary Coffin

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ISBN10: 1165109336
ISBN13: 9781165109333
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 310
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of Elijah Coffin: With a Reminiscence (1863) is a biographical account of the life of Elijah Coffin, written by his grandson, Charles Fisher Coffin. The book provides a detailed description of Elijah Coffin's life, from his birth in 1759 to his death in 1839. Elijah Coffin was a prominent Quaker businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the town of New Garden, North Carolina.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on different aspects of Elijah Coffin's life. The first chapter provides an overview of his family background and early life. The subsequent chapters detail his involvement in various business ventures, including his work as a merchant and his role in the establishment of the New Garden Boarding School.The book also covers Elijah Coffin's philanthropic endeavors, including his support of the Underground Railroad and his work with the Society of Friends. In addition, the book includes a reminiscence written by Charles Fisher Coffin, in which he reflects on his grandfather's life and legacy.Overall, The Life of Elijah Coffin: With a Reminiscence (1863) provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of the most influential Quaker businessmen of the 19th 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.

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