An Eagle of the Wilderness the Story of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg

By Margaret R. Seebach

Book Overview

""An Eagle of the Wilderness: The Story of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg"" by Margaret R. Seebach is a biographical account of the life of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, a Lutheran pastor who played a significant role in the development of the church in America during the 18th century. The book chronicles Muhlenberg's journey from Germany to America, his struggles to establish the Lutheran Church in the colonies, and his contributions to the development of American Lutheranism. The author draws on primary sources, including Muhlenberg's own writings, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of this influential figure. ""An Eagle of the Wilderness"" is a well-researched and engaging work that sheds light on an important chapter in American religious history.1924. A truly American eagle was Henry Melchior Muhlenberg whose life story in the planting of the Church and laying the foundations of true Americanism in the Wilderness of the West reads like fiction in this history which comes from the facile pen of Seebach, writer of books for both young and old.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417918381
• ISBN13: 9781417918386
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 9.0"