American Quakers [Paperback]

In this popular compilation, letters, journals, artwork, and essays describe the origins of Quakerism, the Quakers in Colonial America, matters of conscience, and writings by and about Quakers in American literature. Readers will learn about George Fox, William Penn, Lucretia Mott, Levi Coffin, and others who were instrumental in establishing the Quaker lifestyle and Quaker pacifism in World War II and the Vietnam War. Also included are excerpts from Hawthorne, Melville, Whittier, and West.

Filled with primary sources, American Quakers provides insight into the origins of Quakerism, the Quakers in colonial America, matters of conscience, pacifism, and the impact of Quakers on American literature, and introduces the reader to prominent Quakers Mary Dyer, George Fox, William Penn, Lucretia Mott, Levi Coffin, Susan B. Anthony, and others.

Filled with primary sources, American Quakers provides insight into the origins of Quakerism, the Quakers in colonial America, matters of conscience, pacifism, and the impact of Quakers on American literature, and introduces the reader to prominent Quakers Mary Dyer, George Fox, William Penn, Lucretia Mott, Levi Coffin, Susan B. Anthony, and others. Perspectives on History Compelling firsthand accounts and primary source U.S. history documents underpin History Compass' popular Perspectives on History series, exploring in detail people and events from our nation's history. Original materials-letters, photographs, journal entries, maps, broadsheets, essays, newspaper accounts, poetry, cartoons, songs, and illustrations-convey life, struggle, hardship, victory, and success throughout American history.