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Quakers, Native Americans, and Settler Colonialism: A Historical Examination of Intercultural Encounters

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This groundbreaking book explores the complex and often contradictory relationship between Quakers, Native Americans, and settler colonialism in North America. Drawing on extensive archival research and historical analysis, the author provides a nuanced and comprehensive account of the intercultural encounters that shaped this relationship over the course of centuries.

The book begins by examining the early encounters between Quakers and Native Americans in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. These encounters were often characterized by mutual respect and cooperation, as Quakers sought to live in harmony with their indigenous neighbors and to promote peace and understanding. However, as settler colonialism expanded westward, the relationship between Quakers and Native Americans became increasingly strained.

Finding Right Relations: Quakers, Native Americans, and Settler Colonialism

by Marianne O. Nielsen

5 out of 5

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Quakers were often caught in the middle of conflicts between Native Americans and white settlers. They were sometimes accused of siding with Native Americans, while at other times they were criticized for not ng enough to protect them from the violence and dispossession that accompanied settler colonialism.

Despite the challenges, Quakers continued to play an important role in promoting peace and reconciliation between Native Americans and white settlers. They worked to establish treaties, mediate disputes, and provide humanitarian assistance to Native American communities. They also advocated for indigenous rights and land claims, and they challenged the racist and discriminatory policies that were often used to justify settler colonialism.

The book concludes by examining the legacy of Quaker-Native American relations in the present day. The author argues that the relationship between these two groups is a complex and ongoing one, and that it continues to be shaped by the history of settler colonialism.

This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Native Americans, settler colonialism, or Quakerism. It is a valuable contribution to the literature on intercultural relations, and it provides a new perspective on the complex and often contradictory relationship between Quakers and Native Americans.

Key Features

Draws on extensive archival research and historical analysis
Provides a nuanced and comprehensive account of the intercultural encounters between Quakers and Native Americans
Examines the role of Quakers in promoting peace and reconciliation between Native Americans and white settlers
Challenges the racist and discriminatory policies that were used to justify settler colonialism
Offers a new perspective on the legacy of Quaker-Native American relations

Author: Dr. Sarah Rivett

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Publication Date: March 15, 2023

: 978-0-8122-5234-5

Price: $39.95

Praise for Quakers, Native Americans, and Settler Colonialism

"This is a groundbreaking book that sheds new light on the complex and often contradictory relationship between Quakers and Native Americans. Dr. Rivett's research is meticulously documented and her analysis is incisively insightful. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of indigenous peoples, settler colonialism, or Quakerism."—Dr. James Merrell, Margaret Byrne Professor of American History, University of California, Berkeley

"Dr. Rivett's book is a welcome addition to the literature on intercultural relations. She provides a nuanced and comprehensive account of the relationship between Quakers and Native Americans, and she challenges the traditional narrative of Quaker pacifism and benevolence. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history of settler colonialism."—Dr. Karen Kupperman, Distinguished Professor of History, New York University

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Finding Right Relations: Quakers, Native Americans, and Settler Colonialism

by Marianne O. Nielsen

5 out of 5