A Friend In America
''A Letter From A Friend In America To Luke Howard, Of Tottenham, Near London: In Which The Character Of Our Late Friend, Job Scott, Is Vindicated And Defended'' is a book written in 1826 by an anonymous author who identifies themselves only as ''A Friend In America.'' The book is a letter addressed to Luke Howard, a resident of Tottenham near London, and it seeks to defend and vindicate the character of Job Scott, a Quaker minister who had recently passed away. The letter discusses Scott’s life and work, including his travels as a minister and his writings on Quakerism. The author argues that Scott was unfairly criticized and maligned during his lifetime, and that his teachings and example were actually in line with the principles of Quakerism. The author also discusses some of the controversies surrounding Scott, including his support for the abolition of slavery and his opposition to war.Overall, ''A Letter From A Friend In America To Luke Howard, Of Tottenham, Near London: In Which The Character Of Our Late Friend, Job Scott, Is Vindicated And Defended'' is a passionate defense of a Quaker minister who was often misunderstood and criticized during his lifetime. It offers insights into the history of Quakerism and the social and political issues of the time, and it serves as a tribute to a man who dedicated his life to his faith and his community.And His Doctrines Shown To Be Consistent With Scripture And Sound Reason. In Reply To A Letter Addressed By Luke Howard To The Author.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.
