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Semi-Centennial Celebration of the Settlement of Bishop Hill Colony: Held at Bishop Hill, Illinois, Wednesday and Thursday, September 23 and 24, 1896 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Believing that it will be appreciated by posterity if a record of the proceedings of the semi-centennial celebration of the settlement of Bishop Hill Colony, in Henry County, Illinois, which was held at Bishop Hill on September 23 and 24, 1896, would be preserved in a more permanent form, the writer has undertaken the task by copying said proceedings Which were published at the time by E. E. Fitch in a special edition of The Galva Weekly News, which is herewith submitted in pamphlet form, with some additions in the line of views of buildings, photographs and groups of old settlers taken in the park at the Reunion, with the expressed wish that on the one hundredth anniversary of the event, these proceedings be read as a part of the exercises of the occasion. The children, and men, and women, who are coming upon the scene of action even now, cannot be made to realize the conditions existing here when the first pioneers blazed the way in the wilderness, to thisinow fertile garden spot of the New World; and by 1946 these proceedings will perhaps read like fairy tales, rivaling in their truth the most fertile imagination of a Jules Verne and a.
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- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330612027
- ISBN 13 9781330612026
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages52
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of Bishop Hill Colony in Illinois in 1846. The author provides an illuminating account of the Swedish immigrants, led by Eric Janson, who sought religious freedom in America. The book follows the journey of these pioneers as they establish their new community, facing hardships and persecutions with unwavering dedication to their faith. It explores the Colony's unique religious beliefs and practices, as well as the challenges and triumphs they encountered as they built their new lives in a foreign land. Through extensive research and firsthand accounts, the author offers a rich historical narrative that sheds light on the motivations, struggles, and ultimate legacy of these remarkable settlers. This book is a valuable contribution to the history of religious immigration and community-building in America. Its insights into the human spirit and the power of faith make it an inspiring read for anyone interested in the pursuit of religious freedom and the enduring bonds of community. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330612026_0
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