German Immigration Into Pennsylvania Through the Port of Philadelphia from 1700 to 1775 [And] the Redemptioners

By Frank R. Diffenderffer

Book Overview

This book is a cornerstone in the written history of the German immigration to Pennsylvania. Neither a collection of family histories nor a collection of source records, it is nevertheless an extremely useful book for anyone undertaking research into Pennsylvania-German origins because it explains the background of German immigration, especially Palatine immigration, identifying the causes, the migration patterns, and the leading figures in the movement; describes the ocean voyage, the manner of conveyance, and the disposition of the immigrants; provides an understanding of the methods the Pennsylvania-Germans adopted in acquiring lands; and generally explains the impact of German immigration on American colonization.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806307765
• ISBN13: 9780806307763
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Company
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"