The Amish: A People of Preservation (Edited version)
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Illustrates the life style of an Amish community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, examining courtship customs, education, clothing, religion, and closeness to nature which characterize the Amish. Provides an historical background and shows how the Amish have maintained the way of life and language they used in the old country. Presents the views of Dr. John Hostetler, foremost authority on Amish culture and an Amish man who left the community to attend a university., Discusses various aspects of the Amish community, including its history, the world view beliefs of the Amish and the simplicity of their life style. Shows various activities of the family.
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Illustrates the life style of an Amish community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, examining courtship customs, education, clothing, religion, and closeness to nature which characterize the Amish. Provides an historical background and shows how the Amish have maintained the way of life and language they used in the old country. Presents the views of Dr. John Hostetler, foremost authority on Amish culture and an Amish man who left the community to attend a university., Discusses various aspects of the Amish community, including its history, the world view beliefs of the Amish and the simplicity of their life style. Shows various activities of the family.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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