The Shakers

The Shakers by L Edward Purcell. Published by Crescent Books, New York, NY, 1991. 1st American Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. 128 Pgs. ISBN 0517644576. Packed with color photos and accompanied by an informative text, here is a gorgeous celebration of the austere religious sect whose artisans, rejecting the adornments of civilization, design clothing and furniture to reflect the beauty of simplicity. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 25454.