Quaker Cross: A Story Of The Old Bowne House (1911)

The Quaker Cross: A Story of the Old Bowne House is a historical fiction novel written by Cornelia Mitchell Parsons and published in 1911. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the Bowne family, who were Quakers living in New York City. The main character is a young Quaker girl named Deborah Bowne, who is struggling to find her place in the world and reconcile her faith with the changing times.Deborah's family is deeply rooted in the Quaker tradition and values, but they are also facing challenges from the outside world. The Bowne family owns a historic house in Flushing, Queens, which is under threat of being demolished by a wealthy landowner who wants to build a new mansion on the property. Deborah becomes involved in the fight to save the house and learns about the history of her family and the Quaker community in the area.As Deborah becomes more involved in the fight to save the house, she also begins to question her own beliefs and values. She meets new people who challenge her ideas and beliefs, and she must navigate the complex social and political landscape of 19th century New York. Through it all, Deborah remains true to her Quaker faith and ultimately finds a way to reconcile her beliefs with the changing world around her.The Quaker Cross is a beautifully written and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of Quakers in early 19th century New York. It is a story of faith, family, and community, and it offers a powerful message about the importance of standing up for what you believe in.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.