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The Chapter 38 of "Worldly Ways and Byways" presents a satirical account of the "discovery" of Europe by Americans around 1850, framing it as a pivotal event in modern history. Initially, the European populations are depicted as naive and content in their simple lives, largely untouched by the "vices and benefits of modern civilization" as known in America. The text humorously contrasts the Europeans’ ancient crafts and modest architectural achievements with America's industrial advancements, suggesting…-
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Chapter VII. Conclusion.
Chapter VII of "The Moravians in Georgia" concludes the book by detailing the Moravians' later attempts in Georgia, spanning from 1740 to the post-Revolutionary War period and focusing on the challenges and shifts in their missionary and settlement efforts. In 1740, John Hagen arrives in Savannah with intentions to join the missionary work with the Cherokees, only to find the Moravians had left Georgia. Encountering health problems, he seeks help from Whitefield's household and decides to stay in…-
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Chapter VI. Disintegration.
some years Superintendent of the Moravian Church in England. His epitaph,chosen by himself, was characteristic of the man, XII Corinthians, II:5, "Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God." Thus the Moravian settlement in Georgia, begun with such high hopes in 1735, came to an end. The members, far from abandoning their missionary zeal, simply shifted the focus of their efforts to locations that offered greater acceptance and less political…-
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Chapter IV. Reinforcements.
Consequently, when it was decided to send out the third company in 1740, Pennsylvania, and not Georgia, was chosen as their destination. Meanwhile, the Moravian settlers at Savannah pushed forward with their plan of living in communal harmony, their efforts being directed towards the development of their communal farm, the establishment of their trades, and the mission work among the native American tribes. Their communal system of living provided not only for their material needs but also fostered a…-
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once, Spangenberg and his company were filled with joy and thankfulness, made ready to receive their Brethren, and vigorously pushed the work upon their house that it might be entirely ready for…
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In "The Moravians in Georgia," Chapter II dives into the intricate negotiations led by Count Zinzendorf with the Georgia Trustees to secure a settlement for the Moravian community and the Schwenkfelders—an exiled religious group under Zinzendorf's temporary protection. The unfolding narrative highlights the complex religious and political landscape of the 18th century, where the desire for religious freedom intersects with colonial ambitions in North America. Zinzendorf, influenced by the hospitable…
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Chapter I. Antecedent Events.
The chapter "Antecedent Events" unfolds the historical context leading to the establishment of the Georgia colony, initiated through the humanitarian efforts of James Oglethorpe and others empathetic to the plight of debtors in England. The narrative traces the origin of Georgia in 1728, when the English Parliament, influenced by Oglethorpe, looked into the deplorable state of debtors imprisoned for indefinite terms. Oglethorpe envisioned a solution to address the root causes of poverty and imprisonment by…-
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The Moravians in Georgia
The Moravians in Georgia, 1735-1740 by Adelaide L. Fries is a historical account of the Moravian missionaries’ early settlement in colonial Georgia, detailing their struggles, religious devotion, and interactions with Native Americans, settlers, and the evolving dynamics of the region.-
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