Gleanings from Old Shaker Journals

Gleanings from Old Shaker Journals is a book that presents a collection of writings from the journals of the Shaker community, compiled by Clara Endicott Sears. The Shakers were a religious sect that originated in the 18th century in England and later spread to the United States. They believed in communal living, celibacy, and a strict adherence to their religious principles. The book provides a glimpse into the daily lives and beliefs of the Shakers, as well as their history and culture. The writings cover a range of topics, including spirituality, work, social interactions, and the natural world. Sears has organized the material thematically, and includes an introduction that provides context for the Shaker community and their beliefs. The book offers a unique perspective on a little-known religious group, and provides insight into their way of life and the values that guided them.1916. From a historical standpoint, the Shaker Village at Harvard, Massachusetts, holds a unique position among the Shaker communities, having been the headquarters of Mother Ann Lee during that period in which she spread her gospel through the Eastern States at the end of the 18th century. All that happened there at that time and in the years that followed, especially up to 1853 and thereabouts, is of great psychological interest, as well as forming a chapter in our New England history that should not be allowed to fade into the past unrecorded. Illustrated.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.