First published in the late 19th century, this is an authoritative history of the Quaker movement and its impact on American society. The book covers the origins of the Quakers, their beliefs and practices, their role in the abolition of slavery, and their contributions to the development of modern ideas of democracy and social justice. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion in America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.