Rauch's Pennsylvania Dutch Handbook: A Book For Instruction (1879)

Rauch's Pennsylvania Dutch Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the Pennsylvania Dutch language and culture, written by Edward H. Rauch and originally published in 1879. The book is designed as an instructional tool, providing readers with a detailed overview of the grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation of the Pennsylvania Dutch language, which is a dialect of German spoken by the Amish and Mennonite communities in Pennsylvania.In addition to the language itself, Rauch's Handbook also delves into the history and customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch people, including their religious beliefs, social practices, and folk traditions. The book includes numerous examples of Pennsylvania Dutch speech and writing, as well as exercises and quizzes to help readers practice their language skills.Overall, Rauch's Pennsylvania Dutch Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about this unique and fascinating cultural and linguistic tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.