Life Of John Heckewelder

By Edward Rondthaler

Book Overview

The ""Life of John Heckewelder"" by Edward Rondthaler is a biography of the 18th-century Moravian missionary and linguist, John Heckewelder. The book provides a detailed account of Heckewelder's life, from his early years in Germany to his work as a missionary among the Native American tribes of Pennsylvania and Ohio. The author draws on a range of primary sources, including Heckewelder's own writings and letters, as well as the diaries and letters of other Moravian missionaries. The book also explores Heckewelder's important contributions to the study of Native American languages and cultures, including his work on the Delaware language and his efforts to promote peaceful relations between Native Americans and European settlers. Overall, ""Life of John Heckewelder"" is a fascinating and informative account of a remarkable man who played a significant role in the history of the American frontier.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: 1432672843
• ISBN13: 9781432672843
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"