xiii, [11]-248 p. front., illus., plates, ports. 21 cm.
Notes
Édition de luxe; 508 copies printed for subscribers.
Contents
CONTENTS: COLONIAL DAYS WOMEN IN THE EARLY SETTLEMENT A GROUP OF EARLY POETESSES COLONIAL DAMES. OLD LANDMARKS WEDDINGS AND MERRY-MAKINGS LEGEND AND ROMANCE
Gottlieb Mittelberger's journey to Pennsylvania in the year 1750 and return to Germany in the year 1754 : containing not only a description of the country according to its present condition, but also a detailed account of the sad and unfortunate circumstances of most of the Germans that have emigrated, or are emigrating to that country
Gottlieb Mittelbergers Reise nach Pennsylvanien im Jahr 1750.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.J. McVey,
Date of Publication
1898.
Physical Description
129 p. : facsim. ; 21 cm.
Notes
With facsimile t.p. of original German ed.: Stuttgard : Gedrukt ben Gottlieb Friderich Jenisch, 1756.
Summary
"Mittelberger's travelogue provides a firsthand historic account of the misery and exploitation of German immigrants during the US colonial period. In his work, he tries to convince his fellow Germans not to immigrate to the American colonies, as the forfeiture of freedom, cost of money, lack of health, and loss of life are too exorbitant to risk and sacrifice. Although never an indentured servant, Mittelberger's written testament is one of several surviving historic works describing the hardships of the redemption system. His meticulous account of his sea voyage to the British Atlantic colonies and subsequent experiences in Pennsylvania has become academically notable, due to the scarcity in primary source material concerning several of the issues he details. Such topics include religious practices in colonial Pennsylvania, European passenger fares for children and adults, as well as the nature and consequences of epidemics on colonial era ships.The work is also noted for its lengthy discussion of sexuality and social mores, including an account of a bigamous threesome and the status of illegitimate children, as evidencing the religious and sexual tolerance of colonial America. Gottlieb Mittelberger traveled to Pennsylvania from Germany in 1750 on a ship primarily filled with poorer immigrants who would become indentured servants upon arriving in Philadelphia. Mittelberger was not a servant, and worked as a school master and organist for three years before returning to Germany in 1754." [from Wikipedia]
Studies in history, economics and public law ; v. 6
Notes
Published also as the author's thesis, Columbia University, 1896.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 577-583).
Contents
Early stipulation concerning land grants -- General practice of the land office -- History of the land system -- Incidental proprietary rights -- The divestment act -- Indian affairs -- Boundary disputes -- The idea of William Penn -- Mortgage and litagation -- Bargains with the governors -- Character and policies of the young proprietors -- The frames of government -- The Council -- The Lower counties -- The Oath or the Affirmation -- The Establishment of courts of justice -- The Bills of credit -- Taxation of the Proprietary estates -- Proprietary instructions and the powers of the deputy governor --Relations with the home government -- Royal or proprietary government.
xvi, 470 p. , [26] leaves of plates : ill. ; 20 cm.
Series
Macmillan's standard library
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
Chapters: Homes of the colonists / How homes were lighted / The kitchen fireside / Foods and the serving of food / Flax and wool culture and spinning / Girls occupations / Hand weaving / Clothing / Travel, transportation and taverns / How Sundays were spent / Colonial neighborliness. With many photos and illustrations.
Through colonial doorways.--The meschianza.--New York balls and receptions.--The American philosophical society.--The Wistar parties.--A bundle of old love letters.--The Philadelphia dancing assemblies.
