Pennsylvania Plain People
Pennsylvania has a fascinating and complex history of welcoming religious reformers and visionaries. The commonwealth also has a rich contemporary culture of "plain people," which includes the large and diverse Mennonite tradition, its conservative schismatic Amish, and the Society of Friends who helped create such an accommodating refuge from European wars of religion. Here I feature some of the standards of the store, including a well-regarded mystery series by P.L. Gaus set in Ohio.
Plain Buggies: Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren Horse-Drawn Transportation. People's Place Book No. 3
Plain Buggies: Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren Horse-Drawn Transportation. People's Place Book No. 3
Accessible in style, this book presents the most complete work on the transportation modes of the "plain people," including the Amish and Mennonites published to date. Includes details on prices, styles, and laws, as well as stories about this unusual mode of transportation.
Accessible in style, Plain Buggies presents the most complete work on the transportation modes of the "plain people" published to date. includes details on prices, styles, laws, stories. Why do 100,000 persons in North America refuse to drive cars for religious reasons? What are the main styles among the 90-some variations of their vehicles? What does a horse's face tell you about its personality? What about accidents, the law, and harassment? How much does a buggy cost in various states? How long does it last? Are they sold second-hand?