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

By Cornelia Mitchell Parsons

Book Overview

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 takes place in the Old Bowne House, a historic Quaker meeting house in Flushing, Queens, New York. The protagonist of the novel is a young Quaker girl named Ruth Bowne, who lives with her family in the Old Bowne House. The novel explores the history of the Bowne family and their Quaker beliefs, as well as the history of the Old Bowne House and its role in the Quaker community. Ruth is a curious and adventurous girl who is fascinated by the stories of her ancestors and the history of her home. She becomes involved in a mystery surrounding a valuable Quaker cross that has been missing for many years. As Ruth delves deeper into the mystery, she learns more about the history of the Quaker community and the struggles they faced in the early days of America. The novel also touches on themes of family, friendship, and faith. Overall, The Quaker Cross: A Story Of The Old Bowne House is a fascinating and engaging historical novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of Quakers in early America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the Quaker faith.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: 1166320693
• ISBN13: 9781166320690
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"