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Some Account of the Life and Religious Labours of Sarah Grubb: With an Appendix, Containing an Account of Ackworth School, Remarks on Christian Discipline, and Extracts From Her Letters (Classic Repri - Hardcover
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A compelling 18th‑century biography of faith, travel, and steadfast conscience.
Sarah Grubb, born in 1756 in York, grows from a difficult childhood into a life marked by deep religious devotion. This account traces her early education, familial support, and the inner work that shaped her path as a devoted Quaker woman. The narrative weaves together her travels through Scotland, Ireland, and parts of England, along with excerpts from personal letters that illuminate her spiritual struggles, growth, and steadfast commitment to a life of discipline, humility, and service. An introduction explains how the materials were gathered from her own writings and letters, offering a view into her life’s work and the people she influenced.
The book situates Grubb within a broader landscape of religious practice in the late 18th century, including encounters with friends and mentors, and her involvement with institutions like a boarding school for girls. It also includes an appendix with material on Ackworth School and additional extracts from letters that reveal her conversations, concerns, and hopes for others walking a similar path. The result is a nuanced portrait of a life guided by faith and purpose, and a window into the challenges and rewards of religious witness in that era.
- Insight into Grubb’s upbringing, education, and the shaping of her spiritual life
- Firsthand excerpts and letters that reveal her inner experiences and concerns
- Travelogues and encounters across the Netherlands, Germany, and the British Isles
- Context about early religious education and the Ackworth School movement
Ideal for readers of religious biographies, Quaker history, and 18th‑century life, who value personal growth guided by faith and perseverance.
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