The Salzburgers And Their Descendants (1855) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165025534)

The Salzburgers And Their Descendants is a historical book written by Philip A. Strobel in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the Salzburgers, a group of Protestant refugees who fled from their homeland in Austria to the American colonies in the early 18th century to escape religious persecution.Strobel's book traces the Salzburgers' journey from their initial settlement in Georgia, where they founded the town of Ebenezer, to their eventual migration to other parts of the United States, including South Carolina and Pennsylvania. The author also explores the cultural and social impact of the Salzburgers on American society, highlighting their contributions to the development of agriculture, industry, and education.In addition to chronicling the history of the Salzburgers, Strobel's book also provides genealogical information on the descendants of the original settlers. The author includes detailed family trees and biographical sketches of prominent Salzburger families, as well as information on their religious beliefs and cultural traditions.Overall, The Salzburgers And Their Descendants is a comprehensive and informative account of the Salzburgers' legacy in America, offering readers a unique glimpse into the history and culture of this important group of early American settlers.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.

Author: Philip A. Strobel
ISBN-10: 1165025531
ISBN-13: 9781165025534
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d