The Quaker Invasion Of Massachusetts (1883)

By Richard P Hallowell and Richard Price Hallowell

Book Overview

The Quaker Invasion of Massachusetts is a historical book written by Richard Price Hallowell in 1883. The book tells the story of the Quaker movement in Massachusetts during the 17th century. It describes how the Quakers, who were considered heretics by the Puritan leaders of Massachusetts, defied the laws of the colony and continued to spread their beliefs. The book also details the persecution and punishment that the Quakers faced at the hands of the Puritans, including fines, imprisonment, and even execution. Hallowell provides a detailed account of the Quaker invasion of Massachusetts, including the arrival of Quaker missionaries, their public preaching, and their attempts to convert the Puritans. The book also includes an analysis of the political and religious tensions that existed in Massachusetts at the time and how these tensions contributed to the Quaker invasion. Overall, The Quaker Invasion of Massachusetts is an informative and engaging historical account of a significant event in American history.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: 1437300383
• ISBN13: 9781437300383
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"