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John Woolman, born in 1720 in Northampton, New Jersey, was a devoted member of the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. His influential Journal, published posthumously in 1774, offers a glimpse into his life and the profound spirit behind his work.
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Canadians of Old-Philippe Aubert de Gaspé (opens the original)
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John Woolman, born in 1720 in Northampton, New Jersey, was a devoted member of the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. His influential Journal, published posthumously in 1774, offers a glimpse into his life and the profound spirit behind his work. Despite his humility, Woolmans significant role in the Quaker movement against slavery shines through. It all began in 1742 when, as a young clerk, he was asked to draft a bill of sale for a enslaved woman. This pivotal moment ignited a life
Character Building-Booker T. Washington (opens the original)
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John Woolman, born in 1720 in Northampton, New Jersey, was a devoted member of the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. His influential Journal, published posthumously in 1774, offers a glimpse into his life and the profound spirit behind his work. Despite his humility, Woolmans significant role in the Quaker movement against slavery shines through. It all began in 1742 when, as a young clerk, he was asked to draft a bill of sale for a enslaved woman. This pivotal moment ignited a life
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 39, July 27, 1880-Various (opens the original)
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John Woolman, born in 1720 in Northampton, New Jersey, was a devoted member of the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. His influential Journal, published posthumously in 1774, offers a glimpse into his life and the profound spirit behind his work. Despite his humility, Woolmans significant role in the Quaker movement against slavery shines through. It all began in 1742 when, as a young clerk, he was asked to draft a bill of sale for a enslaved woman. This pivotal moment ignited a life
Recollections of a Busy Life-William Forwood (opens the original)
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John Woolman, born in 1720 in Northampton, New Jersey, was a devoted member of the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. His influential Journal, published posthumously in 1774, offers a glimpse into his life and the profound spirit behind his work. Despite his humility, Woolmans significant role in the Quaker movement against slavery shines through. It all began in 1742 when, as a young clerk, he was asked to draft a bill of sale for a enslaved woman. This pivotal moment ignited a life
Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 25, April 20, 1880-Various (opens the original)
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John Woolman, born in 1720 in Northampton, New Jersey, was a devoted member of the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. His influential Journal, published posthumously in 1774, offers a glimpse into his life and the profound spirit behind his work. Despite his humility, Woolmans significant role in the Quaker movement against slavery shines through. It all began in 1742 when, as a young clerk, he was asked to draft a bill of sale for a enslaved woman. This pivotal moment ignited a life
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