The Biography of Ann Lee: Founder of the Shakers - Paperback

The Biography of Ann Lee: Founder of the Shakers by F. W. Evans is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Ann Lee, the founder of the Shaker religious movement. The book traces Lee's life from her childhood in Manchester, England to her emigration to America and the establishment of the first Shaker community in New York in the late 1700s. The author provides a detailed analysis of Lee's religious beliefs and practices, including her emphasis on celibacy, communal living, and gender equality. The book also explores the challenges and controversies that Lee faced as the leader of a religious movement that challenged traditional social and cultural norms. Drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including Lee's own writings and the accounts of her followers, the book offers a rich and nuanced portrait of this remarkable woman and her impact on American religious history. It also sheds light on the broader social and cultural context in which the Shaker movement emerged, and the ways in which it influenced American society in the decades that followed. Overall, The Biography of Ann Lee: Founder of the Shakers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American religion, women's history, and the role of religious movements in shaping American culture and society.1855. This biography also contains memoirs of William Lee, James Whittaker, J. Hocknell, J. Meacham, and Lucy Wright, also a compendium of the origin, history, principles, rules and regulations, government, and doctrines of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing.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.