Industries and Inventions of the Shakers: Shaker Music, a Brief History

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lindsay, Bertha, 1897-1990

Contributor:

Phelps, Lillian

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Industries and Inventions of the Shakers: Shaker Music, a Brief History" by Lindsay et al. is a historical account that delves into the innovative practices and cultural contributions of the Shaker community, primarily during the 19th century. This book explores not only the various industries cultivated by the Shakers, such as herbal medicine, agriculture, and furniture making, but also emphasizes their unique musical traditions and the evolution of their musical education. In the first part of the book, the authors provide an overview of the Shakers' various industries, detailing their contributions to agriculture, herbal remedies, and craftsmanship. Items produced included medicinal syrups, garden seeds, and beautifully crafted woodwork, highlighting their self-sufficiency and ingenuity. The latter portion focuses on Shaker music, tracing its development from oral traditions to structured education including the introduction of musical notation. Influential figures like Brother Abram Whitney and Eldress Dorothy Durgin are introduced, showcasing their roles in shaping Shaker music. The text captures the spiritual significance of music in Shaker worship, underscoring the cooperative spirit of the community and their commitment to expressing their beliefs through hymnody and communal singing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-11-19