Karen Auman

Karen Auman, an assistant professor at BYU and genealogist, discusses her book, The Good Forest. She delves into the Salzburgers' unique journey as Georgia's early settlers who succeeded in forming a cohesive community against the odds. Auman reveals how their exile instilled a strong sense of identity and adherence to the trustees’ vision. The conversation explores the challenges posed by Georgia's environment and the Salzburgers' innovative economic efforts in cattle, lumber, and silk production, while also addressing the tragic decline of their settlement.