In the early 1840s, Etzler and several dozen of his more committed followers planned to move to South America. They intended to set up colonies in Venezuela and Trinidad that would be based on his labor-saving inventions.
In the early 1840s, Etzler and a dedicated group of about several dozen enthusiasts contemplated relocating to South America. Their goal was to establish colonies in Venezuela and Trinidad that would be based on his labor-saving innovations.