Two Years' Experience Among The Shakers: Being A Description Of The Manners And Customs Of That People (1848) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104553135)

""Two Years' Experience Among The Shakers: Being A Description Of The Manners And Customs Of That People"" is a book written by David Rich Lamson in 1848. The book is a first-hand account of Lamson's experience living among the Shakers, a religious sect that originated in England in the 18th century and settled in the United States in the late 1700s. The book provides a detailed description of the Shakers' way of life, including their religious beliefs, customs, and practices. Lamson describes the Shakers' communal lifestyle, their strict adherence to celibacy, and their unique form of worship, which involves singing, dancing, and shaking. He also provides insight into the Shakers' economic system, which is based on communal ownership and labor.Lamson's narrative is filled with anecdotes and observations about the Shakers, their daily routines, and their interactions with outsiders. He describes the Shakers' commitment to simplicity and cleanliness, their aversion to material possessions, and their dedication to hard work and self-sufficiency.""Two Years' Experience Among The Shakers"" is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Shakers and their way of life. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American religion, communal living, and social reform movements.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: David Rich Lamson
ISBN-10: 1104553139
ISBN-13: 9781104553135
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d