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The Forgotten History of American Quakers | with Thomas Hamm

The Forgotten History of American Quakers | with Thomas Hamm

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The Quakers are one of the most interesting and under-appreciated religious traditions in American history. From their radical reformation of Christian doctrine, to the founding of Pennsylvania and their odd place in an expanding America, Friends have played an unforgettable part. Join host Logan Istre and guest Dr. Thomas Hamm of Earlham College, the leading expert on American Quaker history, for this Quaker Odyssey.

Dr. Hamm's Books:

1. Quaker Writings: An Anthology, 1650-1920 (Penguin Classics, 2011)

2. God’s Government Begun: The Society for Universal Inquiry and Reform, 1842-1846 (Indiana University Press, 1995)

3. The Quakers in America (Columbia University Press, 2003) Earlham College: A History, 1847-1997 (Indiana University Press, 1997)

4. The Transformation of American Quakerism: Orthodox Friends, 1800-1907 (Indiana University Press, 1988)

Theme Tune: "Lost Native," by Nat Keefe. Used with artist's permission.

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