{"product_id":"the-story-of-the-shakers-flo-morse-1986","title":"The Story of the Shakers by Flo Morse | Shaker History \u0026 Beliefs (1986)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThoughtful introduction to Shaker life, craftsmanship, and spiritual tradition.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eShaker history and design have long appealed to collectors for their emphasis on simplicity, utility, and quiet craftsmanship. Books like \u003cem\u003eT\u003cstrong\u003ehe Story of the Shakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e provide valuable context for understanding the philosophy behind Shaker furniture, architecture, and decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eToday, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"534\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"534\"\u003eThe Story of the Shakers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"716\"\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003ePublished by The Countryman Press (a division of W.W. Norton \u0026amp; Company), this 1986 fifth printing is a 112-page softcover edition featuring black-and-white photographs and illustrations that complement the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1758\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003eThe book remains in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003every good to excellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with clean pages and a well-preserved cover, making it a wonderful addition for collectors, readers, or those interested in Shaker design and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #C1A97B; background-color: #f7f3eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8a6b2f; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlo Morse\u003c\/strong\u003e was a writer and journalist whose work focused on American cultural and religious history. A former writer for the \u003cem\u003eNew York Herald Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/books-magazines-ledgers\" title=\"Books \u0026amp; Magazines | Antiques \u0026amp; Vintage Printed Works\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eBooks \u0026amp; Magazines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e collection for \u003cstrong\u003elinks \u003c\/strong\u003eto other printed works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"The Countryman Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42103384145987,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/Story_of_the_Shakers_Front.jpg?v=1776289616","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/the-story-of-the-shakers-flo-morse-1986","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}