"Earl F. Robacker, a native Pennsylvanian and a collector himself, introduces this volume with a general discussion of characteristic Dutch country art forms and craftsmanship, emphasizing its authentic "peasant" quality in contrast to the more elegant styles of other early American furnishings. Chapter by chapter he discusses typical pieces of furniture, china, kitchenware and other articles, giving careful descriptions of each important piece, its availability, and most important, the rules for a collector to keep in mind when on the trail of real Pennsylvania Dutch 'stuff.' This volume offers a thorough orientation in Pennsylvania Dutch country antiques and makes fascinating reading for anyone interested in the general subject of old furnishings. As the first volume to assemble the scattered and fragmentary information on the subject, it is an invaluable guide for those who merely want to achieve authentic atmosphere in home decoration. Many fine illustrations supplement the text, and a partial list of museum collections gives additional guidance. The book contains a full discussion of the basic principles of Pennsylvania Dutch decoration, and an appraisal of the quality of reproductions available on the market." [from the publisher]
Includes two Amish hymns with music (unaccompanied melodies)
"All the episodes ... are based on fact. Every name...is the real name of the person mentioned."- Pref.
Summary
"Basing his narrative on fact, Yoder offers the heartwarming, thrilling story of Rosanna McGonegal Yoder, an Irish-Catholic child raised by an Amish woman. The author gives an honest, straightforward, and sympathetic account of the religious, social, and economic traditions and customs of the Amish people." [Google Books]
"John Bartram was born into a Quaker farm family in colonial Pennsylvania. He considered himself a plain farmer, with no formal education beyond the local school. He had a lifelong interest in medicine and medicinal plants, and read widely. His botanical career started with a small area of his farm devoted to growing plants he found interesting; later he made contact with European botanists and gardeners interested in North American plants, and developed his hobby into a thriving business." [Wikipedia]
Summary
In his review of the book, critic R.J. Fergusson says that this biography "does more than portray the lives and works of the eminent father and son; it integrates them with their social and intellectual associates of their time; and it traces the development of the study of botany as a science. The work is scholarly; the literary style is clear and interesting; the volume should please both scientific and popular readers."
Prepared by the Historical Records Survey of Virginia, Service Division, Work Projects Administration. Sponsored by the Virginia Conservation Commission ...
The story of a fictional Pennsylvania Dutch, married couple in which a submissive wife endures the anger of her husband to the point of him vowing to no longer speak with her.
At head of title: ... Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Dept. of internal affairs, William S. Livengood, jr., secretary. Topographic and geologic survey, George H. Ashley, state geologist.
