Amish Society (1963)

by John A. Hostetler

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Highly acclaimed in previous editions, this classic work by John Hostetler has been expanded and updated to reflect current research on Amish history and culture as well as the new concerns of Amish communities throughout North America.

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Reprinted 1968.

PAFM | 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 | Jan 9, 2011 |

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 | May 29, 2008 |

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In Search of the Simple Life: American Voices, Past and Present by David E. Shi

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[Preface] This, the fourth edition ofAmish Society, is a completely revised and updated volume.

Small communities, with their distinctive character--where life is stable and intensely human--are disappearing.

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