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Chargement... Amish Roots: A Treasury of History, Wisdom, and Lorepar John A. Hostetler
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Intimate view of life in the Amish world with more than 150 letters and journal entries, poems, stories, and riddles. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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It is a really delightful compendium of lore, pictures (bible plates and samplers, as well as a few paintings by members of the Amish community), letters and journal entries spanning the War of 1812 through 1986. While this book is NOT a linear history of the Amish in America, it is even more valuable than that, because it is a view of Amish life, beliefs, and customs in their own words.
After reading through the book (and renewing it two times from the library) I decided I had to acquire it for my own classroom -- and I'm awaiting its delivery any day now.
For those interested in this unique group of Americans, I highly recommend this work. Clearly laid out and easy to follow, it would also make a great book for short read-alouds to social studies classes from middle school to college level. ( )