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Covering three hundred years of history, G.B. Burnet uncovers the
beginnings and downfall of the Scottish Quaker movement, which,
during its period of 1650-1850, had an estimated 1500 adherents.
The story of Quakerism can be divided into four main periods: its
rise during the few years of Cromwell's rule; the 'epic' period
during the latter Stuart dynasty, during which it reached a height
and simultaneously underwent its cruellest persecutions in
Aberdeen; its gradual decline with occasional surges of social
activity; and its dwindling activities in the nineteenth century.
Burnet writes with clarity and depth on the four main periods,
taking the reader along the movement's history from Edinburgh to
Aberdeen, Angus, the Borders, the Highlands and beyond. As the
study approaches the end of the nineteenth century, Burnet
addresses the ultimate question of why Quakerism failed in
Scotland. An Epilogue, written by William H. Marwick, Clerk to the
Friends' General Meeting for Scotland, expands still further on the
progress of Quakerism from 1850-1950. 'The pioneer Quakers were
nothing if not strong in zeal to win converts, and the Movement had
hardly obtained a footing in England before the 'dark carnal
people' of Scotland were marked down for missionary enterprise.'
Extract from Chapter 1.
Other ISBNs in this set include: 0548809038.
Other ISBNs in this set include: 0548809917.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
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