This book investigates the history and settlement of the Schwenkfelders, a religious group, in Pennsylvania. Howard Wiegner Kriebel, a historian specializing in Pennsylvania German heritage, details the Schwenkfelder migration from Europe to Pennsylvania in the 18th century. The work draws upon primary source documents and historical accounts to reconstruct their journey, their establishment of communities, and their cultural and religious practices in their new homeland. It aims to provide a comprehensive account of this specific Anabaptist group's significant contribution to the colonial American landscape.

This historical account is recognized for its detailed research into the Schwenkfelder community's migration and settlement in Pennsylvania. The work is valued for its thorough examination of primary sources, offering a deep dive into the religious and social fabric of this specific group. It serves as a foundational text for understanding the contributions of religious minorities to colonial American history and culture.