Purcell, L. Edward, — The Shakers.

NY, Crescent Books, (1988). 1st ptg. VG in VG DJ. The Shakers were a fascinating but peculiar religious sect, believing in separation from the world, celibacy, and the. perfection of life on earth. Established in America 200 yrs ago by Mother Ann Lees, the Shaker religious attracted thousands of converts during the 19th century and Shaker "families" built large village settlements in New England, Ohio and Kentucky. Owner name ft endpaper.