A narrative of the captivity and sufferings of Benjamin Gilbert and his family bound with five other 18th and 19th century Quaker publications

Together six 18th and 19th century Quaker publications bound in 1 vol., occasional spotting, light browning,

#1 - A narrative of the captivity and sufferings of Benjamin Gilbert and his family; who were surprised by the Indians, and taken from their farms, on the frontiers of Pennsylvania. In the spring, 1780.

Philadelphia, printed: London: reprinted and sold by James Phillips, George-Yard, Lombard-Street, M.DCC.XC. [1790] ; by [William Walton (1740-1824)]

The second British edition of this scarce captivity narrative, after the first edition printed in Philadelphia the previous year. iv, [5]-124pp. Contemporary half calf, upper cover missing, worn, but holding firm, 4 x 6-3/4 inches. The second British edition of this scarce captivity narrative, after the first edition printed in Philadelphia the previous year. A most important captivity narrative, set in the Pennsylvania wilds during the Revolutionary War. FIELD 607"Verbally narrated by Benjamin Gilbert to William Walton, a brother of Mrs. Gilbert, who wrote the narrative. It has also been attributed to Thomas Austin" (Evans) Howes W-80. Field 607. Ayer 302

#2 - A Summary of the History, Doctrine and Discipline of Friends ; written at the Desire of the Meeting for Sufferings, in London :

Seventh Edition : Printed and sold by James Phillips and Son, George-Yard, Lombard-Street. 1799 iv, [1]-30pp. A pamphlet by the Quaker Joseph Gurney Bevan (1753-1814), which is essentially an overview of the Quakers history and beliefs. ESTC T55264.

#3 - Meditations Written During the Prevalence of the Yellow Fever, in the City of Philadelphia, In the Year 1793; Which proved fatal to upwards of 4000 of its Inhabitants, 1p. advertisements at end, W. Phillips, 1803 by Joshua Cresson (1744-1793) ix, [1]-23pp.[1]. Edited by William Dillwyn with a prefatory note dated London, 8th mo. 26, 1803. Cf. Sabin. "[To these Meditations (found after his decease) the writer does not appear to have made any addition: on Third day, the 15th, he was himself attacked by the prevalent disease, and died on the 21st.]"--P. 20. Memoir by author's widow: printed signed Mary Cresson, Philadelphia, the 27th of the 3d Month, 1794 (p. 21-23)

Sabin 17484 ; Smith I 462

#4 - Christ's Spirit A Christian's Strength, or a Plain Discovery of the Mighty... by William Dell (1607?-1669), 1801 38pp.

#5 - Some Account of the Convincement and Religious Progress of John Spalding ; late of Reading A new edition London 1801 36pp. [by John Spalding (1765-1795)] Smith, J. Friends' books, 2.616.

#6) Some Memoirs of the Life of John Roberts. Written by his son Daniel Roberts (1658-1727). A new Edition. London 1817 iv, [4]-71pp.