""A Brief Account of the Rise of the Society of Friends"" is a historical book written by Thomas Evans in 1878. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the origins and development of the Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. The author explores the early history of the movement, including the life of its founder, George Fox, and the establishment of the first Friends meetings in England. Evans also delves into the core beliefs and practices of the Quaker faith, such as the belief in the inner light, pacifism, and simplicity. He also discusses the persecution and challenges faced by early Quakers, including imprisonment and fines. The book is written in a straightforward and informative style, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds. It is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Quakerism and the broader history of religious movements in England during the 17th century. Overall, ""A Brief Account of the Rise of the Society of Friends"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Quakerism and its impact on society.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.
Thomas W. Evans was chair of the trustees at Teachers College, where he also served as an adjunct professor of education and administration. His books include The School in the Home and Mentors. A graduate of Columbia Law School, his legal publications include Admissions Practice and the PLI series on Nuclear Litigation (editor and co-author). Evans' knowledge of politics stems largely from his years with the Mudge Rose firm (once known as Nixon Mudge), where he was a senior litigator and (for a decade) managing partner. Quite apart from his professional duties, he oversaw the 1968 New Hampshire primary and set up a national grass roots citizens' organization. Richard Nixon described Evans to historian Theodore White as one of three men who convinced Nixon to run for the presidency again in 1968.
While Evans never served in the Nixon administration, he was counsel to the Points of Light Foundation under Bush (41) and for eight years chair of the White House's national symposium on partnerships in education under Reagan. He consulted with officials of the Clinton administration about educational reform, and, locally, served on commissions under Mayors Koch and Dinkins.
