Israel Pemberton: King of the Quakers

""Israel Pemberton: King of the Quakers"" is a biography written by Theodore Thayer that chronicles the life of Israel Pemberton, a prominent figure in the Quaker community during the 18th century. The book explores Pemberton's upbringing in a Quaker family, his involvement in the American Revolution, and his role in shaping the Quaker religion. Thayer delves into Pemberton's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other notable Quaker leaders. The book also examines Pemberton's political views and his involvement in social issues, such as slavery and Native American rights. Through extensive research and analysis, Thayer provides a comprehensive portrait of Pemberton and his influence on the Quaker community and American history.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.