A Quaker Home (1890)

A Quaker Home (1890)

George Fox Tucker

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781437464535
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A Quaker Home is a book written by George Fox Tucker in 1890. It is a memoir that describes the author’s childhood and family life as a member of the Quaker community in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the Quaker way of life, including their beliefs, customs, and practices. Tucker also shares stories of his family members, including his parents, siblings, and grandparents, and their experiences living in a Quaker home.Throughout the book, Tucker emphasizes the importance of simplicity, honesty, and kindness in Quaker life. He describes how his family lived a frugal and modest lifestyle, avoiding extravagance and materialism. The book also highlights the role of education in Quaker life, with Tucker’s family placing a strong emphasis on learning and intellectual pursuits.A Quaker Home provides a unique perspective on the Quaker community in the 19th century and offers insights into the values and beliefs that continue to shape Quaker life today. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Quaker history or seeking to understand the Quaker way of life.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.

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