""A History of the Society of Friends (Quakers) in Canada"" is an authoritative and comprehensive study of the Quaker movement's development and influence within the Canadian landscape. Arthur Garratt Dorland provides a meticulous account of the migration of Friends from the American colonies and Great Britain, tracing their establishment of communities from the Atlantic coast to the western frontiers.
The work explores how the core tenets of the Quaker faith-including their commitment to peace, social justice, and education-informed their interactions with the growing Canadian nation. Detailed chapters examine the Society's role in early settlement, their efforts in the abolitionist movement, and their contributions to the development of educational institutions such as Pickering College. The narrative also addresses the internal theological shifts and divisions that shaped the Canadian Quaker experience over the centuries.
This volume serves as an essential resource for understanding the intersection of religious life and national identity. By documenting the challenges and successes of the Society of Friends, Dorland offers a profound look at the social and spiritual fabric of early Canada, making it a vital text for historians, sociologists, and those interested in the legacy of the Quaker tradition.
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