Persecution To Freedom: Christian Auricht And Descendants 1806–1980; A History And Family Tree
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Pamphlet taped to front inside binding.
A richly detailed work of genealogical and social history, Persecution to Freedom: Christian Auricht and Descendants 1806–1980; A History and Family Tree chronicles the remarkable journey of the Auricht family across nearly two centuries, tracing their origins in a climate of religious persecution and their eventual pursuit of freedom and new beginnings. The narrative presents the broader historical forces — including the Lutheran persecution in early 19th-century Prussia — that compelled families like the Aurichts to emigrate, ultimately settling in South Australia and forging new lives in an unfamiliar land. Compiled with meticulous care by family historians and the Christian Auricht Family Reunion Committee, the work details genealogical lineages, biographical sketches, and family milestones spanning multiple generations from 1806 to 1980. The tone is reverent and scholarly, balancing personal family narrative with well-researched historical context to illustrate the resilience and faith that defined this pioneering family. An invaluable resource for descendants and researchers alike, it stands as a testament to the enduring importance of preserving family and community heritage.
Author: Norman C. Auricht, Reg S. Munchenberg, And Christian Auricht Family Reunion Committee
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Lutheran Publishing House
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Pamphlet taped to front inside binding.
A richly detailed work of genealogical and social history, Persecution to Freedom: Christian Auricht and Descendants 1806–1980; A History and Family Tree chronicles the remarkable journey of the Auricht family across nearly two centuries, tracing their origins in a climate of religious persecution and their eventual pursuit of freedom and new beginnings. The narrative presents the broader historical forces — including the Lutheran persecution in early 19th-century Prussia — that compelled families like the Aurichts to emigrate, ultimately settling in South Australia and forging new lives in an unfamiliar land. Compiled with meticulous care by family historians and the Christian Auricht Family Reunion Committee, the work details genealogical lineages, biographical sketches, and family milestones spanning multiple generations from 1806 to 1980. The tone is reverent and scholarly, balancing personal family narrative with well-researched historical context to illustrate the resilience and faith that defined this pioneering family. An invaluable resource for descendants and researchers alike, it stands as a testament to the enduring importance of preserving family and community heritage.