The Amish of Lancaster County (2) (Stackpole Military History Series)

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Synopsis
&“Reveals the heart and soul of the Amish culture. This is the best introduction to Lancaster&’s Amish community.&” —Steven M. Nolt, author of A History of the Amish More than eight million people visit Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, every year to experience the culture of the oldest Amish community in the world. This book by the leading scholar of the Amish explains the uncommon lifestyle of these simple-living people who intrigue so many visitors. Mini-essays on all aspects of Amish life, from dress and spirituality to horse-and-buggy transport, are accompanied by beautiful full-color photographs. The author also discusses myths about the Amish, their selective use of technology, the recent media attention to Rumspringa, and the tragedy at the Nickel Mines school.
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
120 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780811768160
Related ISBNs:
9780811738156
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield
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Copyrighted By:
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Travel, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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