A Question of Survival: Quakers in Australia in the Nineteenth Century - 1st Edition/1st Printing by Oats, William Nicolle - 1985

St. Lucia, Australia, London, and New York: University of Queensland Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1985. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0702217085 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; This book tells the story of the Quakers in Australia during the nineteenth century. The Quakers were a religious group who believed in pacifism and freedom of religion. They arrived in Australia in the mid-1800s, and faced many challenges. They had to find a way to live in a new, strange country, and deal with the discrimination that they faced. The Quakers were a small group, and they were often alone. But they persevered, and eventually their descendants became a part of Australian society. This book is a fascinating look at the history of the Quakers in Australia, and the ways that they faced the challenges of their time.; 409 pages .