Publisher's Synopsis
Ann Lee, The Founder Of The Shakers, A Biography: With Memoirs Of William Lee, James Whittaker, J. Hocknell, J. Meacham, And Lucy Wright (1869) is a book written by Frederick William Evans that chronicles the life of Ann Lee, the founder of the Shakers religious movement. The book also includes memoirs of other prominent figures in the movement, such as William Lee, James Whittaker, J. Hocknell, J. Meacham, and Lucy Wright. The Shakers were a religious sect that originated in 18th century England and later migrated to the United States. They were known for their unique beliefs and practices, including celibacy, communal living, and ecstatic worship. This book provides insight into the life of Ann Lee and the early years of the Shakers, as well as the experiences of other key figures in the 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.
