The Young Carpenters of Freiberg A Tale of the Thirty Years' War

"The Young Carpenters of Freiberg" by Anonymous is a historical story that takes place during the Thirty Years' War, telling the inspiring story of people living in Freiberg, especially a young carpenter's apprentice named Conrad Schmidt. The story shows how the townspeople struggled and showed courage during the war, focusing on themes like being brave and how war affects people who aren't soldiers. Early in the book, we learn about Freiberg's difficult situation as it is being attacked. Conrad has the sad job of taking a coffin to a mill after a terrible event involving soldiers and the miller's son. As he faces the dangers along the way, he shares the harsh realities of wartime, including the threat that soldiers pose to regular people. Through Conrad's interactions with characters, like the courageous miller's wife and his family, the story looks closely at bravery and the strength of the human spirit during a very difficult time in history.