David Zeisberger And His Brown Brethren

By William H. Rice

Book Overview

David Zeisberger and His Brown Brethren is a biographical account of the life of David Zeisberger, a Moravian missionary who spent over 60 years working with Native American tribes in America during the 18th century. Written by William H. Rice, the book chronicles Zeisberger's journey from his early life in Moravia to his arrival in America in 1739, where he began his work with the Delaware Indians. The book details Zeisberger's efforts to establish Moravian missions among various Native American tribes, including the Mohicans, the Munsee, and the Shawnee. It also explores the challenges he faced, including conflicts with other European settlers and the difficulties of communicating across language barriers. Throughout the book, Rice provides a vivid portrayal of Zeisberger's life, highlighting his dedication to his work and his unwavering faith in God. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Native American missions or the life of David Zeisberger.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: 1417965967
• ISBN13: 9781417965960
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"