In this final decade of the twentieth century, a life-and-death struggle is being played out in Lancaster County: between land speculation and land stewardship, between material wealth and moral worth, between unrestrained growth and "the ties that bind." The Amish are at the center of the conflict, trying to maintain their unique community in the face of increasing encroachment from the outside. Randy Testa stands as a witness to their struggle, telling "the story of a people on the verge of conflagration". [from the publisher]
Amos trades up -- Eilenshpiggel and his shenanigans -- John the blacksmith visits the devil -- Tales tall and taller -- Graven images & the legends that grow around them -- Pennsylvania German humor -- A true ghost story.
"Printed in 2016 for the Zaugg Versammlung (Zook Reunion) featuring the Zook immigrants."
Summary
This booklet was researched and prepared for the participants on the Zook/Zug Immigrant Tour through Lancaster, Chester, and Berks Counties that took place on July 1, 2016, during the International Zaugg Versammlung Reunion.
