The Countryman Press
The Story of the Shakers by Flo Morse | Shaker History & Beliefs (1986)
The Story of the Shakers by Flo Morse | Shaker History & Beliefs (1986)
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AT A GLANCE
- Title:
- The Story of the Shakers
- Publisher:
- The Countryman Press (W.W. Norton & Company)
- Author:
- Flo Morse
- Date:
- 1986 (5th Printing)
- Origin:
- Woodstock, Vermont
- Condition:
- Very good-excellent (VG-EX)
- Cover:
- Softcover
- Pages:
- 112
- ISBN:
- 0-88150-062-3
- Book genre:
- Religion | Spirituality
Low stock: 1 left
Thoughtful introduction to Shaker life, craftsmanship, and spiritual tradition.
Collector’s Note
Shaker history and design have long appealed to collectors for their emphasis on simplicity, utility, and quiet craftsmanship. Books like The Story of the Shakers provide valuable context for understanding the philosophy behind Shaker furniture, architecture, and decorative arts.
Today, volumes such as this are collected not only for their historical insight but also for their connection to early American communal living, religious movements, and the enduring influence of Shaker design on modern interiors.
The Story of the Shakers by Flo Morse offers a clear and engaging introduction to the beliefs, history, and daily life of one of America’s most distinctive religious communities.
Originally rooted in 18th-century England, the Shakers—formally known as the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing—established communities across the United States beginning in the late 1700s. Known for their simplicity, craftsmanship, and spiritual devotion, they created a lasting legacy reflected in American design, furniture, and communal living traditions.
Published by The Countryman Press (a division of W.W. Norton & Company), this 1986 fifth printing is a 112-page softcover edition featuring black-and-white photographs and illustrations that complement the text.
The book remains in very good to excellent condition, with clean pages and a well-preserved cover, making it a wonderful addition for collectors, readers, or those interested in Shaker design and spirituality.
Author Biography
Flo Morse was a writer and journalist whose work focused on American cultural and religious history. A former writer for the New York Herald Tribune, she became a respected voice on Shaker life and traditions, contributing to a broader understanding of the community’s beliefs, craftsmanship, and enduring cultural legacy.
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