The Amish of Lancaster County by Donald Kraybill
- Primer to understanding Amish life for visitors - Captivating color photography - Insight on recent media events More than 8.5 million people visit Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, every year to experience the culture of the oldest Amish community in the world. This book by the leading scholar of the Amish explains the uncommon lifestyle of these simple-living people who intrigue so many visitors. Mini essays on all aspects of Amish life, from dress and spirituality to horse-and-buggy transport, are accompanied by beautiful full-color photographs. The author also discusses myths about the Amish, their selective use of technology, the current media attention to Rumspringa, and the tragedy at the Nickel Mines school.
"Reveals the heart and soul of Amish cultureThis is the best introduction to Lancaster's Amish community." -- Steven M Nolt, Author of 'A History of the Amish'
Donald B. Kraybill is a notable college professor and senior fellow at Elizabethtown College's Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies. He is the author of several Amish-related works, including The Riddle of Amish Culture (978-0-8018-6772-9) and The Puzzles of Amish Life (978-1-5614-8001-2).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780811734783 |
| ISBN 10 | 0811734781 |
| Title | The Amish of Lancaster County |
| Author | Donald Kraybill |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Stackpole Books |
| Year published | 2008-04-25 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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