"Pennsylvania Dutch," and other essays by Phebe Earle Gibbons

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Author Gibbons, Phebe Earle, 1821-1893
LoC No. 15007566
Title "Pennsylvania Dutch," and other essays
Note Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Pennsylvania Dutch" by Phebe Earle Gibbons is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book offers a detailed exploration of the lives, customs, and beliefs of the Pennsylvania Dutch, a cultural group descended from German-speaking immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania. Gibbons aims to illuminate their language, religion, and daily practices, providing readers an insight into a community that may be unfamiliar to many. The opening of the book introduces Gibbons's long-term residence in Lancaster County, highlighting her personal observations of the Pennsylvania Dutch people. She describes their unique German dialect, emphasizing how it has evolved over time and become intertwined with English. Gibbons then transitions into a discussion of their religious practices, detailing a visit to a Mennonite meeting and covering the various sects within this community. The rich tapestry of their lives, including their farming practices, festivals, and social interactions, begins to emerge against the backdrop of her anecdotes and reflections. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a multifaceted portrayal of the Pennsylvania Dutch lifestyle as observed by the author. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
Subject Pennsylvania Dutch
Subject Pennsylvania -- Social life and customs
Subject Church of the Brethren. Middle Pennsylvania District
Subject Ethnology -- Pennsylvania
Subject Country life -- Pennsylvania
Subject Moravians -- Pennsylvania
Subject Schwenkfelders -- Pennsylvania
Subject Immigrants -- Pennsylvania
Subject Pennsylvania -- Ethnic relations
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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