Author: Jonathan B. FisherPublisher:
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Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 376
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A Trip to Europe and the Facts Gleaned on the Way
Author: Jonathan B. FisherPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Europe
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
A Trip to Europe and Facts Gleaned on the Way
Author: Jonathan B. FisherPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780259208501
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Excerpt from A Trip to Europe and Facts Gleaned on the Way: Observations, Narratives and General Notes of Travel as Viewed and Given by a Primitive Pennsylvania Farmer; Also a Collection of Numerous Interesting Facts Relative to the Places and Countries Visited During the summer of 1908, my desire was at last gratified, in that I was able to leave on my previously pro posed European trip. This intended trip had been stir ring my mind for a number of years previous to my de parture. On different occasions I made partial arrange ments to leave, but it seemed there were always obstacles in the way. At last, on a bright and starry September evening, I had my luggage all packed and boarded an eastbound train, which sped along at a rapid gait for New York-city. I must admit I felt a sort Of a heavy lump in my throat, which was rather hard to remove, as I thought of the friendly, familiar faces and the dear parents, brothers andi sisters, whom I was leaving behind, and facing a land be yond the wide sea, where not a single soul was personally familiar to me. It was with a two-fold sadness I left home on this identical evening. Two of my nephews, bright little boys, two and three years of age, were lying in their death shrouds; both died the same day and were laid side by side in one coffin. To many it may seem strange to leave nu der such circumstances, but I had previously purchased my passage ticket, so I was obliged to either lose the cost of the ticket or go before the day of the funeral, and the latter w'as chosen. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A Trip to Europe and the Facts Gleaned on the Way; Observations, Narratives and General Notes of Travel As Viewed and Given by a Primitive Pennsylvani
Author: Jonathan B. FisherPublisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230338187
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ... GENERAL PLAN OF GERMAM FARM BUILDINGS. 1. Families quarters. 2. Hall. 3. Main entrance. 4. Rear. 5. Horse stables. t5 and 7. Grain barns. 8. Cow stables. 9. "Schnaps" brewery. 10. Either hog or sheep pens and probably a corner for poultry. 11. Other half of wing for implements with entire front side open. 12. Place for light wagons and the "kutche" (a kind of light German coach.) On inquiry I was informed the cost of erecting one of these substantial buildings for a farm of a hundred hectares (a hectare is nearly two and one-half acres), is from 40,000 to 50,000 marks (about 10,000 to $12,000). This sounds rather steep in comparing the cost with the average American farm buildings, but in the end the former are the cheapest for all, as they are built to stand for many centuries to come, while the American buildings will often last only for several generations. From these facts we may not wonder why the German farmers are merely rental farmers and do not own the farm themselves. The buildings are erected in accordance to the size of the farm, consequently the buildings on smaller farms cost less. A number of farms were visited in which these figures would not near cover the expense of building. One farm, especially, I remember whose buildings were erected only a few centuries a;'o, cost at least 75,000 marks. The buildings of this big farm are built in such a style as to form an entire square. The yard which they enclose, to my estimation, is over one-half acre in area. The space taken up with-building and all (including the yard mentioned) comprises an acre or more. By taking into consideration' the dimension of the yard just described, it will give you a clear conception as to the immensity in size of these larue farm dwellings....
The Publishers Weekly
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1394
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The Cumulative Book Index
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 642
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A History of the Amish
Author: Steven M. NoltPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1680991094
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
The Amish, one of America’s most intriguingly private, unique, and often misunderstood religious communities, have survived for three hundred years! How has that happened? While much has been written on the Amish, little has been revealed about their history. This book brings together in one volume a thorough history of the Amish people. From their beginnings in Europe through their settlement in North America, the Amish have struggled to maintain their beliefs and traditions in often hostile settings. Now updated, the book gives an in-depth look at how the modern Amish church continues to grow and change. It covers recent developments in new Amish settlements, the community’s conflict and negotiation with government, the Nickel Mines school shooting, and the media’s constant fascination with this religious people, from reality TV shows to romance novels. Authoritative, thorough, and interestingly written, A History of the Amish presents the deep and rich heritage of the Amish people with dozens of illustrations and updated statistics. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
The Mennonite Quarterly Review
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Category : Mennonites
Languages : en
Pages : 608
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Amish Society
Author: John A. HostetlerPublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801844423
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Presents the history and culture of Amish communities in the United States.
Amish in Their Own Words
Author: Brad IgouPublisher: Herald Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Why another book about the Amish? Each year brings academic studies and personal reflections on Amish friends. Here you can read what the Amish say about you themselves.
Catalogue of Title Entries of Books and Other Articles Entered in the Office of the Register of Copyrights, Library of Congress, at Washington, D.C.
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright OfficePublisher:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1502
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