The Harmony Society at Economy, Penn'a
Pittsburgh: printed by W. S. Haven, Cor. Wood and Third Sts. 1866. First edition, 12mo, pp. viii, 182; original dark purple cloth with decorative blind-stamping; gilt lettering on front cover; ex-Wayne County Historical Society, stamp on front pastedown; neatly rebacked; corners rubbed; otherwise very good. The Harmony Society had its origins in Germany in the mid-1780s under the leadership of Johann Georg Rapp (1757-1847). The organization moved to the United States in 1804 and established three settlements before its formal dissolution in 1905. The Harmonites were pietist Separatists and non-violent pacifists who believed that the Second Coming of Christ would occur within their lifetimes. Under the leadrship of Rapp, they established a communal lifestyle in line with Rapp's prophecies and preachings. Item #56299
Price: $500.00
