The Fighting Quakers

The Fighting Quakers: A True Story Of The War For Our Union is a historical book written by Augustine Joseph Hickey Duganne and published in 1866. The book tells the story of the Quakers, a religious community known for their pacifism, who fought in the American Civil War. It provides a detailed account of their struggle to reconcile their beliefs with the need to defend their country and their families. The book covers the period from the outbreak of the war in 1861 to its conclusion in 1865, and includes personal anecdotes and letters from members of the Quaker community who served in the military. The author also explores the broader social and political context of the war, including the debate over slavery and the role of religion in American society. Overall, The Fighting Quakers is a compelling and informative account of an often-overlooked aspect of the Civil War.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.