Old Quaker Meeting Houses (1909)

By John Russell Hayes

Book Overview

Old Quaker Meeting Houses is a historical book written by John Russell Hayes in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Quaker meeting houses that were built during the early days of the Quaker movement in America. The author describes the architecture, design, and construction of these meeting houses, as well as their significance in the Quaker community.The book covers the history of Quakerism in America, from the early days of the movement in the 17th century to the 19th century. It provides a detailed account of the Quaker meeting houses that were built during this period, including their location, size, and construction materials. The author also explores the social and cultural significance of these meeting houses, which served as places of worship, community gathering spaces, and centers of Quaker activism.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed illustrations and photographs of the meeting houses, as well as maps and diagrams of their locations and layouts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Quakerism in America, as well as the history of American architecture and design.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166305279
• ISBN13: 9781166305277
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"