Rosanna of the Amish
by Yoder, Joseph W
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
Scottdale, Pennsylvania: Herald Press, 1991. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. The touching true story of an Irish orphan who became part of the unusual world of the Amish. Do the Amish really believe in hexes? Do the y heal by "pow wowing?" Why do they preach against "worldly wisdom" and higher education? Why do they wear such strange clothing? Step into Pennsylvania German country and you've stepped into the pas t . Rarely will your guide have the answers and the understanding of the "insiders" like author Joseph Yoder, for he writes of his own people, introducing them to all of us who have ever wondered wha t t he Amish are really like. The book is in nice shape. The top & bottom of the spine and the 4 outside corner tips are slightly bumped and rubbed. The 4 outside corners are slightly curled. There i s a l ight 3" crease on the front cover and a crease down the fornt cover next to the spine..
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- Title
- Rosanna of the Amish
- Author
- Yoder, Joseph W
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Scottdale, Pennsylvania: Herald Press, 1991
- Keywords
- LITERATURE PAPERBACK YODER ROSANNA MCGONEGAL AMISH RELIGION NONFICTION MCGONEGAL, IRISH ORPHAN SOCIETY ECONOMIC TRADITIONS HISTORICAL
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