02709cam a22004093u 4500 66277 UtSlPG 20260610134529.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15007566 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F106 Gibbons, Phebe Earle, 1821-1893 "Pennsylvania Dutch," and other essays Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-09-12 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "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.) Original publication data not identified Pennsylvania Dutch Pennsylvania -- Social life and customs Church of the Brethren. Middle Pennsylvania District Ethnology -- Pennsylvania Country life -- Pennsylvania Moravians -- Pennsylvania Schwenkfelders -- Pennsylvania Immigrants -- Pennsylvania Pennsylvania -- Ethnic relations https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66277 107099 107099