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The Quaker Peace Testimony, 1660-1914 by Peter Brock, 1991-01
The Little Quaker Sociology Book With Glossary by Lyn Cope-Robinson, 1995-12
Dutch and Quakers: Part 1: Dutch and English on the Hudson, (The chronicles of America series) by Maud Wilder Goodwin, 1919
Dolly Madison: Quaker Girl (1944 Orange Hardcover Printing) by Helen A. Monsell, 1944
Quaker Nantucket: The Religious Community Behind the Whaling Empire by Robert J. Leach, Peter Gow, 1996-12
The Quiet Rebels: The Story of the Quakers in America by Margaret Hope Bacon, 2000-04
Friends for 300 Years: The History and Beliefs of the Society of Friends Since George Fox Started the Quaker Movement by Howard H. Brinton, Margaret Hope Bacon, 1965-06
Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker by S. Weir (Weir) Mitchell, 2009-10-04
The Barn at the End of the World: The Apprenticeship of a Quaker, Buddhist Shepherd by Mary Rose O'Reilley, 2001-10-10
Burlington Court Book: A Record of Quaker Jurisprudence in West New Jersey, 1680-1709 (American Legal Records / Edited for the American Historical)
The Quaker Bible Reader
The Quaker soldier: or, The British in Philadelphia. An historical novel by John Richter Jones, 2010-09-07
Scottish Quakers and Early America, 1650-1700 (9308) by Dobson, 2009-06-01
A Collection of Memorials Concerning Divers Deceased Ministers and Others of the ... Quakers, in Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Parts Adjacent

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Cyndi's List - Quaker
A Fractured History of quakers in America; History of the Free quakers; Quaker History; Portrait in Grey A Short History of the quakers A book by John Punshon.
http://www.cyndislist.com/quaker.htm

Extractions: From the University of Virginia. Includes profiles on over 200 religious movements. Each profile offers basic demographic and background information, a summary of beliefs, discussion of controversial issues (when appropriate), links to important web sites about each group, and select print bibliographies
QLGF Homepage
A group for quakers and sympathizers of all sexualities. Contact information, newsletters, links, questions on sexuality.
http://www.qlgf.org.uk/

Extractions: Welcome to the QLGF homepage QLGF is a welcoming and supportive group for Quakers of all sexualities and those who, while not Quakers, are in general sympathy with the Quaker thought and lifestyle. We aim to encourage friendship and support among members; also to help members who are experiencing difficulties in being accepted or accepting themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered. We aim to promote dialogue at all levels within the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) with a view to achieving a deeper mutual understanding. We hope that you'll find everything you're looking for in the pages on this site, but if you don't, please don't hesitate to contact us using any of the means provided on the contacts page. Click here to see the text from Harvey Gillman's talk " The Spirit, She is a Rainbow " given at this year's QLGF Spring Gathering at Woodbrooke 23rd to 25th April 2004. Gill C presented two useful briefings at Woodbrooke on the Employment Discrimination proposals now law and the Civil Partnership BIll as it currently stands. To download the PDF versions of the documents, click on the highlighted links above.
University Of Pennsylvania :: Women's Basketball :: The Official Athletic Site
quakers official web site with news, schedule, roster, statistics.
http://pennathletics.ocsn.com/sports/w-baskbl/penn-w-baskbl-body.html
Quakers-in-ireland.org
Site set up by Ireland Yearly Meeting in commemoration of the 350th year of Quaker Meetings in Ireland .
http://www.quakers-in-ireland.org/
A Secret Pathway
The Underground Railroad was a secret pathway organized by abolitionistsmany of them free blacks and quakers. Its purpose was to help runaway slaves escape to freedom in the North or in Canada.
http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/html/RAILROAD.html
BBC - Religion & Ethics - Quakers
The essentials. quakers are members of a group with Christian roots that began in England in the 1650s. BBCi, Religion quakers. Religion - Christianity.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/quakers/

Extractions: The essentials Quakers are members of a group with Christian roots that began in England in the 1650s. The formal title of the movement is the Society of Friends or the Religious Society of Friends. The basics Introduction Beliefs Ethics Holy Days Worship History Structure and clergy Quakers don't have any clergy and are organised through a series of meetings. Some members may be appointed as elders. Family Rituals Quakers believe that people are married by God, not by other human beings. Find out more about Quaker Marriages and Funerals. A-Z of world religions Choose Atheism Baha'i Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Islam Jainism Judaism Mormon Paganism Shinto Sikhism Unitarianism Have your say Newsletter Living Related Links BBCi Religion - Quakers Religion - Christianity Radio 4 - Quaker Women Non-BBC Religious Society of Friends British Quakers George Fox autobiography Information on Quakers The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites
Society For The Abolition Of The Slave Trade
Formed in 1787 and comprised initially of Anglicans and quakers, it was disbanded after the Abolition of Slavery Act was passed in 1833.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/REantislavery.htm

Extractions: In 1787 Granville Sharp and his friend Thomas Clarkson decided to form the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade. Although Sharp and Clarkson were both Anglicans , nine out of the twelve members on the committee, were Quakers . Influential figures such as John Wesley and Josiah Wedgwood also gave their support to the campaign. Thomas Clarkson was given the responsibility of collecting information to support the abolition of the slave trade. This included interviewing 20,000 sailors and obtaining equipment used on the slave-ships such as iron handcuffs, leg-shackles, thumb screws, instruments for forcing open slave's jaws and branding irons. In 1787 he published his pamphlet, A Summary View of the Slave Trade and of the Probable Consequences of Its Abolition
Society Of Friends - Quakers
Several articles on quakers or the Society of Friends. A source of information for deeper understanding of religious subjects. Society of Friends quakers.
http://mb-soft.com/believe/txc/quakers.htm

Extractions: General Information The Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers, is a body of Christians that originated in 17th century England under George Fox. In 1988 the society had 200,260 members, with heavy concentrations in the United States (109,000), East Africa (45,000) and Great Britain (18,000). Quakers unite in affirming the immediacy of Christ's teaching; they hold that believers receive divine guidance from an inward light, without the aid of intermediaries or external rites. Meetings for worship can be silent, without ritual or professional clergy, or programmed, in which a minister officiates. Although their antecedents lie in English Puritanism and in the Anabaptist movement, the Society of Friends was formed during the English Civil War. Around 1652, George Fox began preaching that since there was "that of God in every man," a formal church structure and educated ministry were unnecessary. His first converts spread their faith throughout England, denouncing what they saw as social and spiritual compromises and calling individuals to an inward experience of God. In spite of schism and persecution, the new movement expanded during the Puritan Commonwealth (1649 - 60) and after the restoration of the monarchy (1660). By openly defying restrictive legislation, Friends helped achieve passage of the Toleration Act of 1689. BELIEVE
University Of Pennsylvania :: Men's Crew-Lightweight :: The Official Athletic Si
quakers. Roster of the team, news items, coaching staff, history of the team and a race schedule.
http://pennathletics.ocsn.com/sports/m-crewlt/penn-m-crewlt-body.html
A Gay Quaker Timeline, 1820s-1950s
1820s . Elias Hicks leads a breakaway in Quakerism called the Hicksite quakers. Melville in particular drops very delicate hints about quakers in Moby Dick.4.
http://www.generalpicture.com/gqh.htm

Extractions: William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience , "Lecture 1: Religion and Neurology," 1902. Elias Hicks leads a breakaway in Quakerism called the Hicksite Quakers. These Friends are distinguished by their progressive attitudes towards theology, personal conscience, slavery, Indian affairs, and women's equality in Meeting for Worship.[ In this era, the Quaker whaling captains of New York and Massachusetts become some of the wealthiest Americans. These seafaring societies are constructed as sex-segregated communities in which sailors and their wives may conduct their affairs independently for years at a time. [ ] More than anywhere else, every sailor on a long whaling voyage has to successfully come to terms with the realities of sex between men. We can find references to gay sex in certain sailor diaries and the writings of Herman Melville.[ ] Hicksite society, with its insistence on "that of God in every one," and personal conscience as a higher authority than the Bible, is uniquely divorced from the evangelical mainstream. Melville in particular drops very delicate hints about Quakers in
Quaker Electronic Archive
A searchable collection of documents (and links) related to the Religious Society of Friends (quakers.) It also includes a chat room, online worship, a calendar of events, and a message board.
http://www.qis.net/~daruma/

Extractions: The lands to be welded together." (W. Whitman, d. 1892) Founded in early 1994 as the first general-purpose Quaker site on the Internet, this site contains Quaker writings and other documents such as minutes and resource guides, as well as a message board. The archive offers a keyword search function, and links to other sites of interest to Friends are also provided. The site is maintained by George Amoss Jr., a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). DOCUMENTS IN THIS ARCHIVE:
Breeding Blue Quakers
BREEDING BLUE quakers. Over coffee at my kitchen bar, with a carrier cage of four beautiful Blue quakers between us, the owner told me his tragic story.
http://www.bluequaker.com/Art-007.htm

Extractions: BREEDING BLUE QUAKERS By Linda Greeson About five years ago I had a telephone call from a local bird breeder, a long acquaintance of mine, asking if I would be interested in seeing some Blue Quakers he had for sale. Was I ever interested! That was the understatement of the year. I had long been looking for some of the blue mutation to add to my large flock of normal greens. The only specimen I had actually seen was a drab,puny little bird in a cage of equally puny, sick looking normals at a whloesaler's. My reply to his question as to when would be a convenient time was "Right now!" Over coffee at my kitchen bar, with a carrier cage of four beautiful Blue Quakers between us, the owner told me his tragic story. His only son had recently been killed in an accident and he had found himself unable to shake his deep depression. He had sold all of his other birds in preparation for moving to another part of the country. He hoped that a complete change of scene would help him to adjust. He treasured these Blues and said that he wanted to be sure that they would go to a breeder who would care for them properly and institute a good breeding program. The birds had been imported from Holland and no start had been made in setting them up for breeding. These Quakers were a soft, powder blue with silver cheeks, throats, and upper breasts. They looked plump and healthy. The price of $5000, although it would strain my budget, was a fair one. I was soon the proud and happy owner of four Blue Quakers.
Quaker Parrots
General information.
http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/vines/1492/quakers.html

Extractions: Quakers!! Species: The Quaker parrot, also known as the Quaker parakeet, also known as the Monk parrot or parakeet. Scientifically known as Myiopsitta monachus. Origin: South America, including parts of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and Uruguay (am I missing any here?). Escaped, feral birds have also established themselves in parts of the US, particularly in Florida, but also in scattered cities as far north as Chicago and New York. Size: Around 11"; weight range is 85-150 grams, but the "average" Quaker is about 90-120 grams. Quakers are about the size of a large cockatiel, but have a stockier build. Life span: Barring accident or disease, a Quaker can be expected to live around 20-30 years. Quaker legalities: While it seems hard to believe, Quakers are actually illegal in some areas! This is due to a fear that feral Quakers will harm native wildlife or become an agricultural pest. To some, this is a very legitimate fear, as non-native sparrows and starlings have certainly harmed native birds and become nation-wide pests, and Quakers in their native South America eat and damage crops. To others, both these fears are completely unfounded as Quakers are not likely to survive beyond the cities where they have established themselves, because they rely upon humans for food. Regardless, some states have outlawed Quakers, and others require a permit or have certain restrictions. Make sure to read up and research your local laws before beginning your search for a Quaker! There's an online list of state laws concerning Quakers at this page:
My Favorites, The Quakers
MY FAVORITES THE quakers. by Linda Greeson. SPECIES. The quakers are also referred to as Monk Parakeets, Gray Breasted Parakeets,or Green Parakeets.
http://www.bluequaker.com/Art-024.htm

Extractions: MY FAVORITES - THE QUAKERS by Linda Greeson Over the years many species of parrots have found their homes in our aviaries. I am constantly falling in love with yet another variety, but the place my Quakers hold as my all time favorite has never been threatened. We still today have one of our first hand fed Quaker babies presiding over our family room, and he is absolutely charming. His talking ability rivals that of our pet African Gray. He is a happy, sweet little bird, always ready to play or lie upside down in the palm of my hand, laughing and talking all the while. Fortunately, a Quakers' life span is twenty five to thirty years, my grandchildren can grow up to enjoy this little fellow as much as my children did. SPECIES The Quakers are also referred to as Monk Parakeets, Gray Breasted Parakeets,or Green Parakeets. Their Genus is Myiopsitta and there are four recognized sub-species. The differences between them are mainly in size and variations in intensity of color. M. Monachus Monachus, the most commonly available species, is a medium sized bird about eleven to twelve inches in length. The upper parts of the bird are almost all green, medium green on the back and brighter green on the wings and tail. The lores, cheeks, and throat are grey, merging into pale gray, white tipped breast feathers which merge into a grayish, olive green lower abdomen. The feather edges on the chest are very distinct, giving the grey area a scaled appearance. There is a suffusion of yellow on the thighs and under parts. The flight feathers are blue, edged with black. The under wing coverts are pale gray and pale bluish. The tail is long and narrow, green slightly tinged with blue.
Friends Committee On National Legislation, FCNL
This is the lobbying arm of Friends (quakers) in the U.S. Does not speak for all quakers, but policy is made by a General Committee that is fairly representative of Friends.
http://www.fcnl.org/
Quakers In North West England
Religious Society of Friends (quakers) in and around North West England and North Wales. quakers your Friends in your quest for peace, truth and action.
http://www.north-west-quakers.org.uk/

Extractions: Quakers: your Friends in your quest for peace, truth and action Quakers in the North West of England and North Wales North West England was the first place that The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) took root from around 1652 when George Fox visited and preached a new approach to Christianity and to religion as a whole. Or read what Margaret Fell wrote, in 1656 or Isaac Penington, in 1667 Quakers here do many interesting things. Here is an event calendar for the use of all Friends in the North West, where notices of a few of our events are posted ( or log in here Day for enquirers and attenders, 12/06/2004, Liverpool please click here Here is a map of our local Meetings in the North-West. Click on the name or the dot to see further details of the Meeting. Links are to separate web pages where these exist, otherwise to the database held at www.quaker.org.uk
Quaker Homiletics Online Anthology
A compilation of historical sermons given by ministers of the Religious Society of Friends (quakers).
http://www.qhpress.org/quakerpages/qhoa/qhoa.htm

Extractions: Dedicated to presenting and renewing the Christian testimony of the Society of Friends THE 17TH CENTURY 19th Century "Hicksite" 19th Century "Orthodox" "Conservative." 19th Century "Orthodox" "Gurneyite." 19th Century "Orthodox" "Beaconite" And "Holiness." 20th Century "Conservative." 20th Century "Social Gospel." 20th Century "Evangelical."
Quakers
Social History. Puritans and quakers. of the 17th Century. a comparison-. Beginnings - quakers .. America as a religious refuge . Quaker Purchase
http://www.farnsworth.org.uk/quakers.htm

Extractions: Social History Puritans and Quakers of the 17th Century -a comparison- Beginnings - Quakers........ America as a religious refuge.... Quaker Purchase... Conflict! Beginnings - Puritans: The word 'Puritan' appeared for the first time in 1564, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1st, though the roots can be traced back to October 1517 when Luther nailed his theological challenge to the castle door in Wittenberg,Germany. 'Puritans' described a reforming group of members of the Church of England, who wanted to strip away the traditional trappings and purify the English church, which they perceived as growing increasingly corrupt. The movement had been steadily growing since the time of Henry VIII and had strengthened under the persecution of the Catholic Queen, Mary, when Protestant exiles flooded Europe hoping to escape persecution. According to Samuel Logan, in an article for 'Fire and Ice', by 1570 the Puritan party was strong in England. It was divided, however, between i) those seeking to consolidate the gains made and base life on tradition and reason as well as Scripture, and ii) those wanting yet more purification of church and state that Queen and Parliament should live by Scripture alone. These two wings of Puritan thinking were to divide the Pilgrims from the Puritans in American history. The general opinion today seems to be that the Puritans were legalists, and name-callers, very serious (ascetic even), opposing most things that gave pleasure to the majority of those living around them. However some consider that the Puritans never wished to prevent simple pleasures, but believed that all things should be ordered unto God.
Cele Birds
Breeders of Amazons, Conures, Cockatiels, parrotlets Viridissimus, Deliciosus, Lucida, Blue, Yellow, Spectacles, Pionus, PoicephalusSenegals, Meyers, Brown Heads, Red Bellies, Jardines , quakers, Ringnecks, and Gouldians. Located near Austin.
http://www.celebirds.com/

Extractions: Cele (pronounced seal) Pet quality birds is our number one goal. A wise bird owner understands the importance of starting with a healthy bird. Cele Birds warrants at the time of purchase, the bird purchased is in good health. We offer a Contract for Bird Purchase, and will accept deposits. When we get the digital camera up and going, we will show pictures of our breeding pairs; our Christmas African Grey, Nicholas, and his nemesis, Honeybut new buddy Whoopi ; our Eleonora, Ellie Mae; our Moluccans, and our new Grey Headed Poicephalus male, "Jagger, " and last but also least our little White Front Amazon "Chica." Wait until you see these lovely Crimson Bellied Conures (Pyrrhura p. perlata). They are absolutely magnificent! It will also make it possible to show pictures of the birds we are hand feeding. I cannot believe our new baby girl " Charlie ," (our B&G macaw) will be two years old this June! We are proud to announce that this seems to be a better breeding year, and we are hoping for Blue-Headed Pionus, Meyers, and DYH Amazons. We have been surprised with Pineapple Green Cheek Conures! Now we are beginning the season with some mutation Quakers beginning to breed once again or for the first time. We hand raised many of these new parents, and we are very proud of their new babies!
Voltaire And The Quakers
Voltaire and the quakers. Voltaire s Lettres Philosophiques, published in 1734, contains four letters about the quakers. I have
http://www2.gol.com/users/quakers/voltaire_and_the_quakers.htm

Extractions: Voltaire and the Quakers Voltaire's "Lettres Philosophiques," published in 1734, contains four letters about the Quakers. I have translated the extract below from the French. It gives a wonderful picture of the religion of the time. At the time the letters were written, Voltaire that already had two spells of imprisonment in the Bastille for his advocacy of toleration and enlightenment. The extract from the first letter (below) was published in Quaker Monthly in January 1988. It deals with the Quaker attitude to baptism. Glasgow Meeting, Scotland I believed that the doctrine and the history of such extra-ordinary people were worthy of curiosity. To find out about them, I visited one the most eminent Quakers in England (Andrew Pitt) who had been in commerce for thirty years, but had decided to limit his wealth and wants, and had retired to the countryside close to London. I went to seek him out in his retreat which was a small house, well-built and clean and without ornaments. The Quaker was a fresh-faced old man who had never been ill, because he had never known passions or intemperance. I have never seen in my life a nobler or more engaging countenance than his. He was dressed, like all those of his religion, in a plain coat without pleats in the sides or buttons on either the pockets or the sleeves. He was wearing a large hat, with turned down brim, like our clergy.

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