The Moravians In Georgia 1735 to 1740

The Moravians in Georgia 1735 to 1740 is a historical book written by Adelaide L. Fries. The book is a detailed account of the Moravian Church's early years in the colony of Georgia. The Moravians were a Protestant denomination that originated in the Czech Republic in the 15th century. They were known for their missionary work and their commitment to living a simple, communal life.In 1735, a group of Moravian missionaries arrived in Georgia, which was then a British colony. They established a settlement called Bethabara, which would later become the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Moravians faced many challenges in Georgia, including hostile Native American tribes, disease, and a lack of resources. However, they persevered and eventually established several successful missions in the region.The book provides a detailed account of the Moravians' experiences in Georgia, including their interactions with the local Native American tribes, their struggles to establish a self-sufficient community, and their eventual success in spreading their message throughout the region. The book also includes numerous primary source documents, such as letters and journals written by the Moravian missionaries themselves.Overall, The Moravians in Georgia 1735 to 1740 is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on an important chapter in American religious history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Moravian Church, the early years of the colony of Georgia, or the history of religion in America.Nitschmann and Korte at once went ashore to report their arrival to Secretary Verelst, and on Monday a house was rented, and the twenty-five colonists and Jonas Korte moved into it, to wait for the sailing of Gen. Oglethorpe's ship, the General having offered them berths on his own vessel. The General was out of town when they reached London, but called on Monday evening, and showed them every kindness, -- ""Oglethorpe is indeed our good friend, and cares for us like a father.""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.