A Brief Statement of the Sufferings of Mary Dyer: Occasioned by the Society Called Shakers

By Mary M. Dyer

Book Overview

""A Brief Statement Of The Sufferings Of Mary Dyer: Occasioned By The Society Called Shakers"" is a book written by Mary M. Dyer in 1818. It tells the story of the author's experiences with the Shakers, a religious group that she joined in the early 1800s. Dyer's account details the persecution she faced as a result of her beliefs, including imprisonment and physical abuse. She also describes the ways in which the Shakers attempted to manipulate and control their followers, and the reasons why she eventually chose to leave the group. Overall, ""A Brief Statement Of The Sufferings Of Mary Dyer"" is a powerful and revealing memoir that sheds light on the complex dynamics of religious communities in early America.To Which Is Added, Affidavits And Certificates, Also A Declaration From Their Own Publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437447872
• ISBN13: 9781437447873
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"