A Book of Quaker Saints

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A Book of Quaker Saints

by L. V. (Lucy Violet) Hodgkin

EN·~13 hours·38 chapters

Chapters

38 total
1

E-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Jeannie Howse,

0:27
2

A BOOK OF - QUAKER SAINTS

7:33
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BY - L. V. HODGKIN - (Mrs. JOHN HOLDSWORTH)

0:02
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ILLUSTRATED BY - F. CAYLEY-ROBINSON, A.R.A.

0:14
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A TALK ABOUT SAINTS

21:36
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I. 'STIFF AS A TREE, PURE AS A BELL'

20:43
7

II. 'PURE FOY, MA JOYE'

35:48
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III. THE ANGEL OF BEVERLEY

34:03
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IV. TAMING THE TIGER

26:11
10

V. 'THE MAN IN LEATHER BREECHES'

18:50

Description

The collection brings to life a handful of early Quaker figures, painting their journeys against the turbulent backdrop of the English Civil Wars. Each sketch is crafted for a young audience that already knows a little about the clash between King and Parliament, allowing the focus to remain on the personal awakenings that shaped the movement.

Narrated with a gentle blend of fact and imagination, the stories reveal how the “inner light” guided these believers through persecution, imprisonment and, at times, martyrdom—though the harsher details are softened for younger ears. The author weaves contemporary journal entries and imagined conversations together, creating vivid scenes that feel both authentic and accessible.

Beyond the historical setting, the book invites listeners to contemplate courage, conviction and the ripple effect of a single soul’s transformation. It offers a thoughtful glimpse into a religious tradition while encouraging reflection on the enduring power of compassion and truth.

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Language

en

Duration

~13 hours (771K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-10-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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L. V. (Lucy Violet) Hodgkin

1869–1954

Known for bringing Quaker history to life for general readers, this English writer blended careful research with a warm, approachable style. Her best-known book, A Book of Quaker Saints, helped preserve the stories of notable Friends for later generations.

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