Author Description

"Leading Shaker authorities Edward Deming Andrews and Faith Andres have gathered previously unavailable material on the amazingly diverse industries of the Shakers and also have incorporated into the text much of the invaluable information in Dr. Andrews's difficult-to-locate handbook, published in 1933, entitled 'The Community Industries of the Shakers.' In addition, there is a concise history of the Shakers, a summary of their relationship with the world's law, a thorough coverage of Shaker patents, and a final assessment of Shaker culture and its contribution."--From the dust-jacket front flap.