Abraham Harley Cassel, nineteenth century Pennsylvania German American book collector
Marriages performed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, 1748-1767
Responsibility
[by] Walter Klinefelter. Abraham Harley Cassel, nineteenth century Pennsylvania German American book collector [by] Marlin L. Heckman. Marriages performed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, 1748-1767 [by] Fritz Braun and Frederick S. Weiser.
"Mildred Jordan, a longtime student of the Pennsylvania Dutch, tells us the fascinating story of their customs and traditions, the history of their different sects, their distinctive dialect, and their rich heritage of folklore and tales. She depicts the Plain sect - the Mennonites, the Amish, the Schwenkfelders, the Moravians, and the Brethren, and the church people - the Lutheran and German Reformed sects. All the important developments unique to the Pennsylvania Dutch society are described. Here are their delicious cuisine (with many recipes), their architecture, their superstitions, their farming and gardening innovations. Sprinkled throughout the book are amusing and affectionate anecdotes that will bring the reader closer to this interesting and enduring society. A final chapter attempts to peer into the future of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Here is a group of remarkable human beings with a great zest for living. And for anyone who wonders what a distelfink is - this symbol of the Pennsylvania Dutch countryside - its charming story can be found in these pages." [from the book jacket]
A report of archaeological investigations at the Ephrata Cloister, 1963-1966 / by Dale E. Biever -- Rachel Bahn, Pennsylvania German poetess / by Preston A. Barba -- Similarities and dissimilarities between Pennsylvania German and the Rhenish Palatinate dialects / by Albert F. Buffington -- Parochial registers of the Indian Creek Reformed Church, 1753-1851.
Sources and documents of the Pennsylvania Germans ;
Notes
"The Genuine brandy distillery; or, The art of making brandy, gin, and cordial ... printed 1809 [selections]": p. 97-107.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
This book is one in a series that seeks to provide information about the German immigrants of Pennsylvania in the 18th century. Friedrich Gelwicks was a farmer, a shoemaker, a still operator, and was active in his church.The records he kept regarding his business and personal activities in his life paints a picture of life in 18th century Pennsylvania .
"The first part of the book covers immigration, family and home life, unique dialect, folk art, beliefs, superstitions, and contributions. Folklore that reflects important components of Pennsylvania German life-traditions, beliefs, and superstitions-is offered in the second part, with childhood rhymes (in German and English), tall tales, plant legends, and traditional tales. Tales include brauche (healing) and hexe stories, spirit stories, stories of special days, and stories about a cunning fellow named Eileschpeggel (Owl Mirror). Favorite recipes complete the volume. Color photographs and original illustrations depict the rich variety of crafts and folklore found in the culture." [from Amazon.com]
Mainz, Germany ; East Berlin, PA : East Berlin, PA (P.O. Box 1007, East Berlin 17316)
Publisher
K. Stopp ; Available from Russell D. Earnest Associates,
Date of Publication
c1997-
Physical Description
v. <1-2 > : ill. (some col.) ; 25 x 29 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Contents
v. 1. General part: forms anonymously published, Pennsylvania, Allentown, Bath -- v. 2. Pennsylvania: Carlisle-Hanover -- v.3. Pennsylvania: Harrisburg-Philadelphia
