Publisher's Synopsis
This memoir tells the fascinating life story of John Frederick Oberlin, a German Lutheran pastor who devoted his life to helping others. Oberlin established schools, promoted agriculture, and pioneered many social reforms in his remote parish in the Vosges mountains of France. This edition includes a short biography of his wife, Louisa Schepler, and provides insights into the character and achievements of this remarkable couple.
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