Presents a detailed description of the everyday life of early Dutch settlers in New York and New Jersey. Cohen gives special attention to the rise of the Dutch Reformed Church in these areas - particularly to the denomination's transformation into an "American" culture.
"A rich and readable source of information and interpretation."
New York History "Cohen presents a detailed description of the everyday life of early Dutch settlers in New York and New Jersey. He gives special attention to the rise of the Dutch Reformed Church in these areas, and particularly the denomination's transformation into a subculture that could truly be considered American." Bookman's Weekly "An impressive study of material culture" Choice
An impressive study of material culture. * Choice * Cohen presents a detailed description of the everyday life of early Dutch settlers in New York and New Jersey. He gives special attention to the rise of the Dutch Reformed Church in these areas, and particularly the denomination's transformation into a subculture that could truly be considered American. * Bookman's Weekly * A rich and readable source of information and interpretation. * New York History *
About David S. Cohen
David Steven Cohen is Senior Research Associate and Director of the Ethnic History Program at the New Jersey Historical Commission. He holds a Ph.D. in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania.
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GOR010736950
The Dutch American Farm by David S. Cohen
David S. Cohen
The American Social Experience
Used - Very Good
Paperback
New York University Press
1993-08-01
262
0814715001
9780814715000
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