The German and Swiss Settlements of Colonial Pennsylvania: Study of So-Called Pennsylvania Dutch
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The German and Swiss Settlements of Colonial Pennsylvania: A Study of the So-Called Pennsylvania Dutch. Oscar Kuhn. Soft Cover, (1901), repr. 2003, New, Index, 268 pp.
In 1901, Oscar Kuhns completed and published his work on the so-called
"Pennsylvania Dutch," which documents their history, immigration,
and lifestyle up to the Revolutionary War and beyond. This
scholarly classic is considered an authoritative reference for these
settlers during this period of American history, and is cited
in the Harvard Guide to American History. For any
researcher focusing on Pennsylvania or this group of
emigrants, this book is an invaluable resource.
In 268 pages, Professor Kunhs defines and describes the
historical context in Europe leading up to the early Swiss
German immigration, the settling of the German Counties
of Pennstlvania, their manners and customs, language,
literature, education, superstitions and religious life.
The author devotes an entire chapter discussing the emigrants'
attitudes and contributions in the development of Pennsylvania in particular, and the United States in
general, as well as political and military participation
at both the state and national level.
Professor Kuhns' scholarly effort has resulted in a book
that has been used for over 100 years as a primary research source for the "Pennsylvania Dutch." Using many of the tools of
his profession, the book contains numerous footnotes, an extensive bibliography, an index, as well
as an appendix, which is an excellent guide in acquiring
knowledge of German family names, their source, development,
and English equivalents during the colonial period.
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