The Shakers were a fascinating, yet peculiar religious sect, believing in separation from the world, celibacy and the perfection of life on earth. Established in America over 200 years ago by Mother Ann Lees, The Shaker religion attracted 1000s of converts during the 1800s and built large village settlements in New England, Ohio and Kentucky.. This book illuminates The Shaker way of life and illustrates their skills in woodworking, architecture and other 19th-century talents. More than 120 pages of full color photographs of architecture, craftsmanship of furniture, villages, woodworking and more.