Beliefs and superstitions of the Pennsylvania Germans

By Edwin Miller Fogel

Book Overview

Beliefs and Superstitions of the Pennsylvania Germans is a book written by Edwin Miller Fogel in 1915. The book is a comprehensive study of the cultural beliefs and superstitions of the Pennsylvania Germans, a group of people of German descent who settled in Pennsylvania in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book explores the religious beliefs, folk traditions, and superstitions of this group of people, including their beliefs in witchcraft, ghosts, and the supernatural. The author also delves into their beliefs about health and illness, death and dying, and the afterlife. Fogel draws on a wide range of sources, including interviews with Pennsylvania Germans, historical records, and folklore. He provides a detailed account of the customs and practices that were important to this community, such as the use of charms and spells, the practice of divination, and the importance of dreams. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Pennsylvania Germans, as well as those interested in the study of folklore and superstitions. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of this unique community and sheds light on the ways in which they have influenced American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163950483
• ISBN13: 9781163950487
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"