Scenes in the Wilderness is a historical book written by William Marinus Willett, first published in 1842. The book is an authentic narrative of the labors and sufferings of the Moravian missionaries among the North American Indians. The Moravian Church, also known as the Unitas Fratrum, is a Protestant denomination that originated in the Bohemian Reformation of the 15th century. The Moravian missionaries were a group of devout Christians who dedicated their lives to spreading the gospel to the indigenous people of North America.The book is a collection of stories and accounts of the Moravian missionaries' experiences while living and working among the Native American tribes. It covers a period of over 100 years, from the early 1700s to the mid-1800s. The book describes in detail the challenges and difficulties faced by the missionaries, including language barriers, cultural differences, and the harsh living conditions of the wilderness.The book also provides an insight into the daily lives of the Native American tribes, their customs, beliefs, and traditions. It highlights the efforts of the Moravian missionaries to understand and respect the indigenous people's way of life, and how they adapted their teachings to the local culture.Scenes in the Wilderness is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of North America, the Moravian Church, or the interactions between different cultures. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.