Pennsylvania Dutch And Other Essays

By Phebe Earle Gibbons

Book Overview

Pennsylvania Dutch and Other Essays is a collection of essays written by Phebe Earle Gibbons, an American author and journalist. The book contains a series of essays that explore the history, culture, and language of the Pennsylvania Dutch people, a group of German-speaking immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries.The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including the origins of the Pennsylvania Dutch, their unique dialect of German, their customs and traditions, and their contributions to American society. Gibbons also explores the role of women in Pennsylvania Dutch society, as well as the challenges faced by the community in the face of modernization and assimilation.Throughout the book, Gibbons brings to life the rich and colorful world of the Pennsylvania Dutch, drawing on her own experiences and extensive research to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this unique community. Written in a clear and accessible style, Pennsylvania Dutch and Other Essays is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this important American community.Contains Numerous Essays On Topics Including The Pennsylvania Dutch, An Amish Meeting, Swiss Exiles, Ephrata, Bethlehem And The Moravians, Schwenkfelders, Irish Farmers, The Miners Of Scranton, And The Like.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: 1425498590
• ISBN13: 9781425498597
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Nostalgia

I grew up in Lancaster and lived there for many years as an adult. The view of Lancaster and surrounding areas through the eyes of this articulate Quaker made a lovely trip down memory lane; even though the book has recollections of the 1800s. I can still hear the "Dutch" accents at the local auctions, remember the unique cuisine, and see the beautiful farmland in my mind's eye. The author writes realistically and doesn't gloss over the silliness of some of the "Dutch" thinking, (i.e. superstitions and distrust of education) unlike some of the overly romantic writing about the "Dutch" and Amish being written today.