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This American social history book describes in great detail the early settlers of Pennsylvania who spoke a dialect of German, but who referred to their language and themselves as "Dutch". It also includes descriptions of other migrants to the same area, including the Swiss and the Amish.
In this fascinating collection of essays, Phebe Earle Gibbons explores the unique culture and traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch. From their language and cuisine to their religious practices and superstitions, Gibbons offers a nuanced and comprehensive portrait of this vibrant and enduring community. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Provides a look at the network known as the Underground Railroad - that mysterious "system" of individuals and organizations that helped slaves escape the American South to freedom during the years before the Civil War. This work also explores the people, places, writings, laws, and organizations that made this network possible.