Kerry Pierce, a recognized expert on Shaker furniture, presents numerous pieces from the Shaker tradition in this beautiful illustrated book. He explains their construction, detailing the materials and methods used. Pierce offers more than just a simple guide to reproduction; he also describes the religious intentions of the Shakers and approaches the phenomenon of this community from two perspectives. He narrates the story of the Shaker community of Pleasant Hill in Kentucky as a prime example. Today, Pleasant Hill is an open-air museum of Shaker culture with an extensive collection of furniture. The atmospheric setting of this place serves as the visual backdrop for this highly attractive illustrated book. It makes a lovely gift for woodworkers, design enthusiasts, or simply for oneself, to browse and dream.