"Twelve Discourses" is a significant collection of speeches primarily delivered in the Quaker meeting house in Southwark. This unaltered, high-quality reissue of the original edition from 1787 provides insight into the thoughts and beliefs of the Quaker community. The publication by Hansebooks aims to preserve and make historical literature accessible by reissuing works from notable authors and scholars. This collection is not only important for those interested in Quaker history but also for anyone looking to engage with the development of social and religious discourses in the 18th century. The careful restoration of the text allows readers to experience and reflect on the original ideas and arguments in their authentic form.