Plain and Amish : an alternative to modern pessimism

by Bernd G. Längin

Other authorsJack Thiessen (Translator)
Paperback, 1994

Status

Available

Call number

977.2 L281p

Tags

Amish - Indiana, Amish - Social life and customs

Genres

Collection

Adult Nonfiction

Publication

Scottdale, PA : Herald Press, 1994.

DDC/MDS

977.2 L281p

Description

Bernd G. Längin combines sketches of Amish origins with his experiences from months of living with an Amish family in Indiana. Langin is able to explain many aspects of Amish life because of his grasp of their Swiss-German language and their European customs. Includes a 32-page color photo section.

Language

All

Original language

All

Physical description

416 p.; 820 cm

ISBN

978-0-8361-3665-4 / 9780836136654

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