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1	Basketry: The Shaker Tradition: History, Techniques, Projects more books like this by John McGuire add to wishlist In words and photos you will meet the Shaker artisans of the past, visit their communities, see their handiwork and appreciate the Shaker spirit that is part of every Shaker basket and be introduced to the traditional tools and techniques used. Then in more than 300 clear step-by step photos learn the process of making your own see all copies from $4.62! new only from $9.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	The Shaker Experience in America: A History of the United Society of Believers more books like this by Professor Stephen J Stein add to wishlist A general history of the Shakers from their origins in 18th-century England to the 1990s. Drawing on written and oral testimony, it looks at the movement, their leaders, the early years and expansion into the West, their growth before the Civil War, their decline and their revival after 1950. see all copies from $2.92! new only from $15.95! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Shaker herbs : a history and a compendium more books like this by Amy Bess Williams Miller add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
4	The Shakers and the Worlds People more books like this by Flo Morse add to wishlist A comprehensive illustrated anthology of material about and by the American Shakers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	A Place in Time: The Shakers at Sabbathday Lake, Maine more books like this by Stephen Guion Williams (Photographer), Gerard C Wertkin (Foreword by) add to wishlist Sabbathday Lake, founded in 1794, is one of the 19 original Shaker sites in America. Whilst all the other sites are now just historical re-creations, this small hamlet in Maine continues to thrive as a vital centre for the Shaker faith in the 21st century. "A Place in Time" is a stunning collection of photographs by renowned photographer Stephen ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $6.98! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Shaker World more books like this by John T. Kirk add to wishlist In this groundbreaking study, art historian John T. Kirk casts new light on the Shakers, describing how their beliefs, religious practices, and daily life have influenced all of their arts. Using previously unpublished documents, Kirk gives voice and presence to these remarkable people and breathes life into their world. 277 illustrations, 82 in ... see all copies from $14.85! new only from $39.03! \| first editions
7	People Called Shakers more books like this by Edward D Andrews add to wishlist Definitive study provides detailed coverage of origins, ideology, industry and art, mode of worship, internal organization of communities. Author's reliance on original manuscript material make this study especially useful. 33 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
8	Shaker Woodenware, Volume 1: A Field Guide more books like this by June Sprigg, Jim Johnson, Paul Rocheleau (Photographer) add to wishlist Covers boxes, carriers, pails, tubs, dippers and sieves--clarifies which are authentically Shaker. see all copies from $3.98! new only from $99.00! \| first editions
9	Handmade Style: Shaker: Simple Projects and Inspiration for the Home more books like this by Dorothy Wood, Chronicle Books LLC add to wishlist Subtle sophistication and country appeal are the hallmarks of Shaker home decor. This book presents easy-to-make decorative projects in the Shaker style, ranging from a simple angel weather to an ambitious Shaker quilt. Each project comes with instructions, a list of materials, and 150 instructive color photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
10	An Early View of the Shakers: Benson John Lossing and the Harper''s Article of July 1857 more books like this by Don Gifford (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.96! \| first editions \| SVS
11	By Shaker Hands more books like this by June Sprigg add to wishlist An appealing illustrated portrayal of the art and world of the Shakers--their furniture and artifacts, and the spirit and precepts embodied in them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $38.43! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12	The Story of the Shakers more books like this by Flo Morse add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Shaker Communities, Shaker Lives more books like this by Priscilla J Brewer add to wishlist An engaging social history and introduction to the Shakers as both individuals and members of a movement. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.28! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Shaker: Life, Work and Art more books like this by June Sprigg, David Larkin add to wishlist The symmetry, simplicity and elegance of Shaker design is as practical and beautiful now as it was a century ago and serves as a source of inspiration for many of today's styles. With over 230 full-colour photographs this authoritative volume is a beautifully illustrated exploration not only of the works of the American Shaker communities but also ... see all copies from $7.00! new only from $35.99! \| first editions
15	Fruits of the Shaker Tree of Life: Memoirs of Fifty Years of Collecting and Research more books like this by Faith Andrews, Edward D. Andrews add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.93! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Simple Wisdom: Shaker Sayings, Poems, and Songs more books like this by Kathleen Mahoney, Lilo Raymond (Photographer) add to wishlist This delightful gift/inspirational volume features quotations that lie at the heart of Shaker philosophy--rewards of a job well done, gentle warnings against the seductions of flattery and pride, and reassurances of humanity's goodness. 45 full-color photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.47! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Aletheia: Spirit of Truth more books like this by Aurelia G Mace add to wishlist Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: LETTER III. QUESTION ANSWERED BY QUESTION?MOTHER ANN LEE. March, 1883. Editors of the Messenger:? Between our village and New Gloucester Upper Corner on the east, is ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $17.42! \| SVS
18 view cover	Shakerism or the Romance of a Religion more books like this by J M Phillippi add to wishlist see all copies from $15.12! new only from $15.12! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Shaker Woodenware, Volume 2: A Field Guide more books like this by June Sprigg, Jim Johnson, Paul Rocheleau (Illustrator) add to wishlist Covers kitchen utensils, farm and workshop tools. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.15!
20 view cover	Simple Gifts: A Memoir of a Shaker Village more books like this by June Sprigg add to wishlist An account of life among the Shakers. In 1972, while still a college student, June Sprigg spent a summer in Canterbury, New Hampshire, one of the last two Shaker communities in America. Here she provides a chronicle of daily life among one of the most remarkable American religious societies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.95! \| first editions
21	Gifts of Power: The Writings of Rebecca Jackson more books like this by Jean M Humez (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $5.79! new only from $41.26! \| first editions
22	The Four Seasons of Shaker Life: An Intimate Portrait of the Community at Sabbathday Lake more books like this by Gerard C Wertkin, Ann Chwatsky (Photographer) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
23	The Shakers more books like this by Amy Stechler Burns add to wishlist Photographs and historical commentary on the Shakers' lives, artwork, architecture, and more. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Shaker Life, Art, and Architecture: Hands to Work, Hearts to God more books like this by Scott T Swank, Bill Finney (Photographer) add to wishlist Shaker style, encompassing art and architecture, has been greatly esteemed for its craftmanship, sense of proportion, simplicity and practicality. This book brings to life the legacy of Shaker objects and architecture. see all copies from $24.95! new only from $50.60! \| signed copies \| first editions
25	Shaker--Life, Work, and Art: Life, Work, and Art more books like this by June Sprigg, Michael Freeman (Photographer), David Larkin add to wishlist Today few Shakers are left, but their legacy--the beautifully proportioned buildings, the exquisite baskets and the classically crafted chairs--lives on in their creations--and in Shaker, the first comprehensive book on this remarkable society. 200 full-color photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $79.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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	Shaker Medicinal Herbs: A Compendium of History, Lore, and Uses by Amy Bess Miller see all from $7.40! new only from $25.79!
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