Quakers: A Tale (1818)

The Quakers: A Tale, written by Elizabeth B. Lester and published in 1818, is a novel that explores the lives and beliefs of Quakers in early America. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Mary and Martha, who are raised in a Quaker community in Pennsylvania. As they grow up, they begin to question the strict rules and traditions of their religion, leading them to make difficult choices about their faith and their futures.Throughout the book, the author provides a detailed and nuanced portrayal of Quaker life, including their pacifism, their commitment to simplicity and equality, and their opposition to slavery. The novel also addresses the challenges faced by women in the Quaker community, particularly in regards to marriage and family life.As Mary and Martha navigate their way through the complexities of Quakerism, they encounter a variety of characters who represent different perspectives on the faith, including a strict elder, a liberal reformer, and a young man who is drawn to the Quaker way of life. Through their interactions with these characters, Mary and Martha come to understand the diversity of beliefs and practices within their own community, and the importance of staying true to their own convictions.Overall, The Quakers: A Tale is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early American Quakers.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.