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Zion on the Mississippi

Zion on the Mississippi is a history of the Lutheran Saxons who immigrated to Missouri under the leadership of Pastor Martin Stephen. The author explains the reason for immigration, the difficulties encountered along the way, including the loss of the Amalia, and the difficulties these people encountered when they arrived in Missouri. The book is well written and well documented.

Audience
adult
Length
epic · 606 pages

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