“In a fascinating new book, Carla Gerona [inverts] the usual approach to dream analysis by examining the social andpolitical dimensions of early modern ‘night journeys’ and theirimportance in actively shaping the culture of AmericanQuakerism.”(Journal of the Early Republic)
“Gerona’s own map is complexly designed, weaving together several disciplines,”and“she succeeds in offering manythought–provoking perceptions about early America…as she invites us all to take part in the study of this newly tappedarchival treasure.” (Quaker Studies)
“This is an instructive study that has much to offer scholars and students of British and colonial American history. Itpresents well–balanced insights into the Quaker experience and the place of dreams in early modern culture and raisessignificant questions about the use of new types of evidence.”(H–Atlantic)
“More than being an important contribution to Quaker studies [Gerona’s] work offers some fascinating challenges andadditions to several fields.”(Journal of Religion)
“The book provides an excellent example of the impact that the recent explosion of scholarly interest in Atlantic studieshas had on British and American historians.”(Journal of British Studies)
