The Bishop Hill Colony: A Religious Communistic Settlement In Henry County, Illinois (1891)
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The Bishop Hill Colony: A Religious Communistic Settlement In Henry County, Illinois (1891) is a historical account written by Michael Andrew Mikkelsen. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Bishop Hill Colony, a religious and communal settlement established by Swedish immigrants in the mid-19th century. The author delves into the religious and social beliefs of the settlers, their daily lives, and their struggles to maintain their communal way of living. Mikkelsen also explores the economic and political factors that led to the establishment of the colony, as well as the challenges it faced in its early years. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religious and communal settlements in the United States, as well as the experiences of immigrant communities in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:110426756X
ISBN13:9781104267568
Release Date:April 2009
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:632 Pages
Weight:1.84 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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