The Life of Augustus Herman Franke is a biographical work written by Heinrich Ernst Ferdinand Guericke in 1847. The book tells the story of Franke, a German theologian and philanthropist who lived during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Franke is best known for his work in establishing the Pietist movement, a Protestant movement that emphasized personal piety and spiritual renewal. The book chronicles Franke's life from his childhood in L�����beck,...