Remarks on learning and the use of books : March 10th, 1836. 1841.

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Remarks on learning and the use of books : March 10th, 1836. 1841.

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Wells writes that Shakers should not read novels, romances, or history. Children should be exposed to books that educate them in reading, writing, and common arithmetic. Students who seem capable should have books from which to learn grammar and bookkeeping. A Shaker's room needs nothing more than the Bible, books published by Believers, a dictionary, a concordance, a spelling book, and an almanac. "These are thought to be as many as can be read to any profit."

[11] p. ; 17 x 20 cm.

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United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing.

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Wells, Seth Y. (Seth Youngs)

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Seth Youngs Wells was a Shaker and was superintendent of the schools at the time he wrote this address. From the description of [A circular address to the Society at Watervliet, N.Y. concerning the education of children]. 1832. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 770376752 ...

Shakers

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The South Union, Kentucky, Shaker Society was located in Logan County, Kentucky, southwest of Bowling Green. From the description of South Union, Kentucky, Shaker Society records, 1769-1922 (1804-1916) [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 45232375 The United Society of Believers, also known as the Shakers, of South Union, Logan County, Ky., was established by missionaries from Ohio and Upper Kentucky who arrived in the Gaspar River area in 1807. T...