[A selection of maxims, instructive lessons, songs, and definitions]. 1853.

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[A selection of maxims, instructive lessons, songs, and definitions]. 1853.

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An assortment of writings, including lessons on leading a good life and seeking God. Of particular interest is a poem titled "Robbery at Ohio, 1809," about a mob who robbed the Shakers. Other poems concern the solar system and Alexander Selkirk. A set of questions gives definitions of human characteristics. Another section defines occupations.

46 p. ; 13 cm.

Winterthur Library

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Winterthur Library

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United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing.

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Selkirk, Alexander, 1676-1721

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Manning, Eliza Maria.

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The owner of this copybook was a Shaker who lived at the New Lebanon, New York, Shaker community. She was probably the sister of Wealthy (or Wealtha) Manning. Maria Manning was listed as 11 years old in the 1850 census. From the description of [A selection of maxims, instructive lessons, songs, and definitions]. 1853. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 779873141 ...

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...