The Moravians in Georgia, 1735-1740

"The Moravians in Georgia, 1735-1740" by Adelaide L. Fries is a historical telling from the early 1900's that recounts the Moravian Church's initial efforts to create a community in Georgia within a colonial American setting. The beginning of the book gives background on the Moravian's reasons for settling, the conditions of their move, and what was happening in politics and society back then. It shines a light on important people like James Oglethorpe and Count Zinzendorf, and the determination of the Moravian settlers, who were looking for a safe place to live and a way to share their religion with Native Americans. From their first talks with the Georgia Trustees to when they arrived in Savannah, the start of the book prepares you for tough times and experiences of these devoted settlers driven by faith.