Memoirs and Letters of Richard and Elizabeth Shackleton, Late of Ballitore, Ireland: Compiled by Their Daughter, Mary Leadbeater; Including a Concise Biographical Sketch, and Some Letters, of Her Gran - Hardcover

Name: Memoirs and Letters of Richard and Elizabeth Shackleton, Late of Ballitore, Ireland: Compiled by Their Daughter, Mary Leadbeater; Including a Concise Biographical Sketch, and Some Letters, of Her Gran
Author: Richard Shackleton
ISBN: 9780484288095

Richard Shackleton

9780484288095: Memoirs and Letters of Richard and Elizabeth Shackleton, Late of Ballitore, Ireland: Compiled by Their Daughter, Mary Leadbeater; Including a Concise Biographical Sketch, and Some Letters, of Her Gran

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ISBN 10: 0484288091 ISBN 13: 9780484288095

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Evoking a quiet town and enduring family bonds, this collection gathers memoirs, letters, and sketches from Ballitore, Ireland.

A daughter’s careful compilation presents the lives of Richard and Elizabeth Shackleton, along with correspondence that reveals their values, faith, and daily concerns in the late 18th century.

The book frames personal moments and public duties through intimate letters and biographical notes. It offers a window into family life, spiritual practice, and social networks that shaped a notable Quaker household.

Personal letters that illuminate daily life, beliefs, and family ties across decades
Concise biographical sketches and context for the Shackleton lineage
Historically grounded excerpts from the late 1700s in Ballitore and beyond
Reflections on faith, virtue, and the responsibilities of public service

Ideal for readers of historical correspondence, family narratives, and studies of 18th‑century Irish Quaker life.

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