Wendish Reader : Essays and Articles on Wends in America

By: George Nielsen

The purpose of this reader is to present new and newly uncovered information on Wends in the United States, and to incorporate that information, much of which has materialized within the last thirty years, into their known history. Particular attention is given to new details, new interpretations, and old inaccuracies. Some of the essays fill gaps within previous narratives, other essays realign the established narrative, and still others revive standard topics and add greater detail. The essays are arranged in a roughly chronological order so that the reader is able to follow the story of the Wendish settlement in the United States without prior knowledge of the topic.The anticipated audience for this reader includes not only the veteran Wendish follower but also the neophyte; therefore the book contains material that will be familiar for some readers while serving as an introduction for others. This work is not intended as a monograph, but as a book to be picked up and read for pleasure as the reader's time permits. Many of the chapters are based on articles that appeared in the Newsletter of the Texas Wendish Heritage Society, although there are also selections from other sources written by other authors who have graciously permitted me to include their works in the collection.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578808641
• ISBN13: 9780578808642
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Texas Wendish Heritage Society