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The Journal of John Woolman is a spiritual memoir written by John Woolman, an 18th-century Quaker minister and abolitionist. The book chronicles Woolman's life and spiritual journey, including his experiences as a traveling minister, his opposition to slavery, and his commitment to living a simple and ethical life. Woolman's journal is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing his early life and conversion to Quakerism. He writes about his struggles with materialism and his decision to live a simple and humble life. Woolman also describes his travels as a minister, where he preached against slavery and encouraged Quakers to live in accordance with their beliefs.The second part of the journal focuses on Woolman's work as an abolitionist. He describes his efforts to convince fellow Quakers to stop owning slaves and his participation in the Underground Railroad. Woolman's writing is deeply introspective and reflective, and he frequently discusses his own shortcomings and struggles to live up to his ideals.Overall, The Journal of John Woolman is a powerful and inspiring account of one man's journey towards spiritual enlightenment and social justice. It offers valuable insights into the Quaker faith and the history of abolitionism in America.The Definitive Edition Of The Great Quaker Classic Of American Literature.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.