The People Called Shakers and other animals

and other animals

he offers compelling views not only of the milestones of scientific discovery but also the personalities involved—their attitudes and politics as well as their trials and triumphs

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The People Called Shakers and other animalsFor 35 years, the author of this book has been a devoted student of the history, beliefs, and ways of The United Society of Believers in Christs Second Appearing, better known as the Shakers. Out of his extensive research into manuscripts and primary sources and his conversations with friends in present day Shaker communities has come a warm, illuminating history, the most thorough ever written on these pious, humble people and the distinct impression