John Andrew Hostetler (1918–2001)
Author of Amish Society
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Works by John Andrew Hostetler
Amish Children: Education in the Family, School, and Community (Case Studies in Cultural Anthropology) (1700) 15 copies
Annotated bibliography on the Amish;: An annotated bibliography of source materials pertaining to the Old Order Amish… (1951) 5 copies
God uses ink; the heritage and mission of the Mennonite Publishing House after fifty years (1958) 4 copies
God Uses Ink 1 copy
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amish Society by John A. Hostetler
Reprinted 1968.
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.
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.… (more)
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.… (more)
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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