In the Wilderness with the Red Indians: German Missionary to the Michigan Indians, 1847-1853 (Great Lakes Books Series)

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First published in Germany in 1889, E. R. Baierlein’s sensitive and respectful portrayal of Native American life is to be had for the first time in English. Within the Wilderness with the Red Indians is a moving historical account of a Lutheran missionary’s life with American Indians in central lower Michigan more than a century ago. The book tells of Baierlein ‘s time in Bethany, Michigan, where he was once sent to assist establish a church, build homes, and educate both the children of Native Americans and of German Lutherans who had migrated to North The us. He and his wife lived as the one whites in an Indian settlement and became loved and trusted members of the tribe. With the help of Chief Bemassikeh, a visionary who saw the Indians’ way of living was once doomed, Baierlein imparted his knowledge to a people eager to be told. His story will probably be treasured by all readers interested in Michigan history.

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