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by Amandus Johnson (Author), Frank H. Stewart (Introduction by)
The Journal and Biography of Nicholas Collin 1746-1831 is a historical book written by Amandus Johnson. The book is a detailed account of the life of Nicholas Collin, a prominent figure in the early history of Philadelphia. Collin was a Swedish Lutheran pastor who emigrated to America in 1768 and served as the pastor of the Holy Trinity Church in Philadelphia for over 50 years.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is Collin's journal, which he kept from 1770 to 1800. The journal provides a firsthand account of life in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. Collin writes about his experiences as a pastor, his interactions with prominent figures such as Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, and his observations on the political and social changes taking place in the young nation.The second part of the book is a biography of Collin written by Amandus Johnson. The biography provides a more comprehensive look at Collin's life, including his childhood in Sweden, his education, and his family life. Johnson also explores Collin's contributions to the development of the Swedish Lutheran Church in America and his role in the early history of Philadelphia.Overall, The Journal and Biography of Nicholas Collin 1746-1831 is a fascinating look at the life of a prominent figure in early American history. The book provides valuable insights into the social, political, and religious changes taking place in the young nation and is a must-read for anyone interested in American history.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.
