Memoirs of the life of Catherine Phillips : to which are added some of her epistles,
The memoirs of the life of Catherine Phillips (1727-1794) describe her personal, spiritual and travel experiences over a period of 70 years. They include her Methodist childhood, boarding school education, closeness to her father, and the religious devotion and affection of her mother towards her ch...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
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1797.
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| Series: | AM Scholar: Women's Studies.
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| Summary: | The memoirs of the life of Catherine Phillips (1727-1794) describe her personal, spiritual and travel experiences over a period of 70 years. They include her Methodist childhood, boarding school education, closeness to her father, and the religious devotion and affection of her mother towards her children. Age 22 she entered the ministry, preaching in Wales, Ireland and Scotland. In 1753 she travelled to Friends' communities throughout America. During her journeys she experiences health problems and travel dangers. Her writings include discussions on the evils of alcoholism, the moral dilemma of Friends who keep slaves, accepted standards of behaviour in the ministry between single men and single women, and gender equality in the community and ministry of Friends. |
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| Item Description: | "Collection: Women's Autobiographies"--Home page. "Original Microfilm Part: Part 1: Rare printed autobiographies covering thirty-three womens lives, 1713-1859"--Home page. "Original Microfilm Reel: 8"--Home page. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 volume (382 pages)). |