Quakers And Cock Robins

Quakers and Cock Robins: Or Hypocrisy Unmasked is a book written by Samuel Dales and published in 1828. The book is a scathing critique of the Quaker religion and its adherents whom Dales accuses of being hypocritical and insincere in their beliefs. The title of the book is derived from an old English nursery rhyme that describes a cock robin being killed by a group of Quakers for stealing their grain. Dales uses this story as a metaphor for the way in which he believes the Quakers treat those who do not conform to their strict moral code. Throughout the book Dales presents a series of arguments and anecdotes that he believes expose the hypocrisy of the Quaker faith. He also offers a number of criticisms of Quaker theology and practices including their rejection of sacraments and their refusal to take oaths. The book was controversial at the time of its publication and remains a fascinating historical document today offering a unique perspective on the religious and social tensions of the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.