The Quaker Colony (1899)

By Blanche McManus

Book Overview

The Quaker Colony is a historical fiction novel written by Blanche McManus and published in 1899. The story is set in the early 18th century and revolves around the establishment of a Quaker colony in Pennsylvania. The protagonist, a young Quaker woman named Rachel, travels from England to Pennsylvania with her family to start a new life in the colony. The book explores the challenges and triumphs of the Quaker community as they navigate the unfamiliar terrain, build their homes, and establish their way of life. Along the way, Rachel falls in love with a young man named John, who is also a member of the Quaker community. The novel also delves into the political and social tensions of the time, including conflicts with Native American tribes and the ongoing struggle for religious freedom. The Quaker Colony is a captivating tale of love, adventure, and the pursuit of a better life in a new land.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: 1166279863
• ISBN13: 9781166279868
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"