Zimpel : the extraordinary journey of a migrant family / John Terrell and William Harland Zimpel.

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AuthorZimpel, William Harland, author; Terrell, John, authorDescriptionAnnotation. This book chronicles the extraordinary journey of a courageous family who struggled through the 1848-49 Hungarian Revolution. A strong Christian faith leads them to opportunities outside their native country. Shifting residence to the eastern European city of Constantinople, the epicenter of the Ottoman (Turkish) Empire, it opens up new horizons and hope for the three children of David and Anna Lena Zimpel. After several years growing up in Constantinople, the siblings are sent abroad, two of them to London, and the youngest child to Aberdeen. Put into the care of church missionaries, they gain new life skills before heading down to Australia where they make good in their lives, taking on responsible positions in the community. One of them, William Zimpel, ends up in Perth, becoming one of the most successful furniture makers and retailers in Western Australia's history. The eldest child, Clara, was recruited from England as a potential matron at Perth's colonial hospital, while the youngest sibling Adolph becomes a doctor, working in New Zealand and Australia.ImprintBateman : John Terrell.; [Spearwood, Western Australia] : William Harland Zimpel, 2019.Collation120 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits, genealogical tables ; 24 x 30 cm.LanguageEnglishDate Published2019NotesIncludes bibliographical references.ISBN9780646804347 (paperback)Dewey ClassB/ZIMPublication FormatBook

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PeopleZimpel FamilyWilliam James ZimpelAdolph (Temple) ZimpelClara Sarah ZimpelSubjectZimpelsFurniture industry and tradeHungariansEmigrationImmigrationHungaryCollectionPublications Collection

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