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John Andrew Hostetler (1918–2001)

Autor(a) de Amish Society

23+ Works 859 Membros 7 Reviews 2 Favorited

About the Author

Obras de John Andrew Hostetler

Associated Works

The Intersections Collection: Pearson Custom Sociology (2008) — Contribuinte — 1 exemplar(es)
Sunstone - Vol. 11:6, Issue 62, November 1987 (1987) — Contribuinte — 1 exemplar(es)

Etiquetado

Conhecimento Comum

Data de nascimento
1918
Data de falecimento
2001
Sexo
male

Membros

Resenhas

 
Marcado
PAFM | outras 3 resenhas | Oct 19, 2019 |
Very insightful, and an interesting/ entertaining read too. If you don't know much about the Amish, this is the book that will give you a good overview into Amish history as well as their lifestyle and beliefs.
 
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AnneDenney | outras 3 resenhas | Jan 9, 2011 |
I spied this book while browsing through the shelves of a local library. Since I not only teach U.S. history but also live in Sarasota, which has a large Amish/Mennonite population, I thought the book was worth a look.

It is a really delightful compendium of lore, pictures (bible plates and samplers, as well as a few paintings by members of the Amish community), letters and journal entries spanning the War of 1812 through 1986. While this book is NOT a linear history of the Amish in America, it is even more valuable than that, because it is a view of Amish life, beliefs, and customs in their own words.

After reading through the book (and renewing it two times from the library) I decided I had to acquire it for my own classroom -- and I'm awaiting its delivery any day now.

For those interested in this unique group of Americans, I highly recommend this work. Clearly laid out and easy to follow, it would also make a great book for short read-alouds to social studies classes from middle school to college level.
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RachelfromSarasota | Aug 3, 2008 |
The author grew up in an Old Order Amish family, so he is something of an authority in a personal sense. It covers just about every aspect of their lives as well as their origins and their struggles to preserve their way of life.
 
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neferset | outras 3 resenhas | May 29, 2008 |

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Obras
23
Also by
2
Membros
859
Popularidade
#29,780
Avaliação
3.9
Resenhas
7
ISBNs
38
Favorito
2

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