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The Miracle of Enfield: A Vale Chosen by God Himself.
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1112:LaSalette, Center for Reconciliation
1001:Historical Dictionary of the Shakers
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1220:Dorchester Common Historic District
873:. Scarecrow Press. pp. 65–66.
1235:Haverhill Corner Historic District
1003:. Scarecrow Press. pp. 220–.
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1171:The Epic of American Civilization
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378:Works based on "Simple Gifts"
135:Show map of the United States
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870:The A to Z of the Shakers
779:The A to Z of the Shakers
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341:Chronology of Shakers
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