The Record of a Quaker Conscience, Cyrus Pringle's Diary by Cyrus G. Pringle

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Author Pringle, Cyrus G. (Cyrus Guernsey), 1838-1911
Commentator Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew), 1863-1948
Title The Record of a Quaker Conscience, Cyrus Pringle's Diary
With an Introduction by Rufus M. Jones
Note Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Record of a Quaker Conscience, Cyrus Pringle's Diary" by Cyrus G. Pringle is a personal diary written in the early 20th century that chronicles the author's experiences and struggles as a Quaker facing the moral dilemma of conscription during the Civil War. This historical account sheds light on the principles of pacifism upheld by the Quakers, particularly their strong opposition to war due to religious beliefs. The book serves as an exploration of individual conscience in the face of societal expectations during a tumultuous time in American history. In the diary, Pringle recounts his journey beginning with his draft into the Union Army in 1863, reflecting on his deep commitment to his Quaker faith and the internal conflicts this produced. He resists paying the commutation fee to escape service, believing it compromises his values. Throughout the narrative, he details his interactions with military authorities, his trials in confinement, and his steadfast refusal to abandon his principles, even under duress. The account captures the essence of his faith, the moral costs of war, and the profound personal struggle between loyalty to one's country and fidelity to one's beliefs, ultimately culminating in a poignant testimony of Quaker values during a time of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
LoC Class E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Subject Draft
Subject Society of Friends
Category Text
EBook-No. 16088
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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