Quaker history and biography

The name of Martha Simmons would have been well known amongst the members of the London book trade in the 1650s as her husband, Thomas Simmons, and her brother Giles Calvert, were the first two major Quaker publishers.

William Drewett wrote his memoir in the 1890s, largely from the perspective of retirement. He recalls not only the changing ways of Quakers in his own life time, but also recounts stories passed down from his parents.

Although antebellum African Americans were sometimes allowed to attend Quaker services, they were almost never admitted to full "meeting" membership,as was Miles Lassiter.His story illuminates the unfolding of the 19thcentury color line into the 20th

Sheila Hancock sat down to write a book about a serene and fulfilled old age. This is not that book. In Old Rage, one of Britain's best-loved actors opens up about her tenth decade.

This is a well-written book by an interesting person who has a story to tell and tells it well.

This book is about "the meaning of life" or "the spiritual quest". It offers a selective and critical evaluation of some central strands of Western religious and philosophical thought over two and a half thousand years.

Biography of Donald Groom, a key leader of the Quaker movement, who introduced many principles of non-violent social reform in India, Australia, Europe and America. Includes photos, bibliography, notes and glossary.