The Quakers In The American Colonies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162984940)

The Quakers in the American Colonies is a historical book written by Rufus M. Jones that explores the history and impact of Quakerism in the American colonies. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Quaker movement and its role in shaping the social, political, and religious landscape of colonial America. Jones examines the origins of Quakerism in England, its spread to the American colonies, and the challenges and opportunities that Quakers faced in establishing their communities in a new land. The book also explores the Quaker commitment to social justice and equality, their opposition to slavery, and their efforts to promote peace and nonviolence. Through detailed research and analysis, Jones provides a fascinating and insightful account of the Quaker experience in colonial America, shedding light on a crucial period in American history and the enduring legacy of the Quaker movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rufus M. Jones
ISBN-10: 1162984945
ISBN-13: 9781162984940
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 652
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d