Routledge Writings of Shaker Apostates and Anti-Shakers, 1782–1850 (American Communal Societies)

Product Description The Shakers are perhaps the best known of American religious communities. Their ethos and organization had a practical influence on many other communities and on society as a whole. This three volume collection presents writings from a broad cross-section of those who opposed the Shakers and their way of life. Review 'a comprehensive collection of apostate and anti-shaker writings ... It is a major development in in the publication of Shaker-related works.' American Communal Societies Quarterly