An Eagle of the Wilderness : The Story of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg
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""An Eagle of the Wilderness: The Story of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg"" is a biography written by Margaret R. Seebach that tells the story of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, a German Lutheran pastor who played a significant role in the establishment of the Lutheran Church in America. The book covers Muhlenberg's life from his childhood in Germany to his arrival in America in 1742, where he was tasked with organizing and leading Lutheran congregations in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland. Throughout the book, Seebach explores Muhlenberg's struggles and triumphs as he worked to establish a unified Lutheran Church in America, despite facing opposition from other religious groups and dealing with the challenges of life on the American frontier. The book also delves into Muhlenberg's personal life, including his marriage and relationships with his children, as well as his role as a leader in the American Revolution and his legacy as a pioneer of the Lutheran Church in America.Overall, ""An Eagle of the Wilderness"" provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, shedding light on his contributions to American history and the development of the Lutheran Church in America.This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781258835811
- ISBN-10: 1258835819
- Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
- Publish Date: October 2013
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.38 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.81 pounds
- Page Count: 146
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