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[QUAKERS]. FOTHERGILL, John (1712-1780). An Account of the Life and Travels, in the Work of the Ministry, of John Fothergill… Philadelphia: James Chattin, 1754. Small 8vo. [iv], [1]-280 pp. Approximately 6 ½ x 3 ¾”. Bound in near contemporary full calf, boards double-ruled in gilt, spines double-ruled in gilt in compartments, burgundy gilt morocco lettering label (binding worn, soiled, rfep missing, text toned, foxed, soiled, pp. 15-18 loose in binding yet present, ownership signature on title-page). Good. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF THIS RARE EARLY AMERICAN IMPRINT. Fothergill traveled to North America three times; this book not only contains his impressions of Pre-Revolutionary America and the Quakers who lived and worshiped there, it also contains information about various Native American attacks as well as his story about being attacked by French Privateers during his voyage to Jamaica. Sabin 25270.