""A Brief Account of the Rise of the Society of Friends"" is a historical book written by Thomas Evans and published in 1878. The book narrates the history of the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers, from its inception in the 17th century to the time of its publication. The author provides a detailed account of the early Quaker movement, including the life and teachings of its founder, George Fox, and the growth of the society in England and America. The book also explores the Quaker's beliefs, practices, and principles, including their pacifism, simplicity, and commitment to social justice. The author draws on primary sources and personal experience to create a comprehensive and informative history of the Quaker movement. Overall, ""A Brief Account of the Rise of the Society of Friends"" is an important resource for anyone interested in understanding the origins and evolution of the Quaker faith.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.
