Amish folk tales and other stories of the Pennsylvania Dutch

"The Amish are people steeped in customs and traditions based on living a simple, quiet existence. Get to know Lancaster County's Amish through amusing and entertaining folk tales and legends. Seven stories highlight how the Amish and other Pennsylvania Dutch residents live; there's e...

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Main Author: Moore, C. Eugene, 1931-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Atglen, Pa. : Schiffer Pub., 2011.
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