The History of Thomas Ellwood Written By Himself

"The History of Thomas Ellwood Written By Himself" by Thomas Ellwood is a story from the 1600s following the life of Thomas Ellwood, a Quaker, during a time of intense religious and political changes. The account starts with Ellwood's birth in a troubled world and his family's move from the countryside to London because of war. Ellwood remembers his younger days, his learning, and the important friendships he made, especially with the Penington family, who helped him grow spiritually. He thinks about what society expected of him and the problems he faced as he learned about the Quaker religion, showing how his beliefs clashed with his father's wishes and paving the way to see his spiritual struggles and hopes.