Hex Signs: Myth and Meaning in Pennsylvania Dutch Barn StarsWith special emphasis on Berks and Lehigh Counties, PA, this groundbreaking work is an unparalleled presentation of the area's most publically acclaimed regional folk art, known as Hex Signs or Barn Stars. This valuable collection offers the rare opportunity to examine in depth the history, mythology, and cultural significance of these captivating local icons. Over 200 beautiful color photographs are included. Written by Patrick Donmoyer. (124pp.

Margaret Augpsurger

German community

In this fourth volume

All the episodes in the story are based on fact

German words focusing on the Pa

This list was taken from The Pennsylvania Archives

" Myron Augsburger's historical novel recalls Menno's life from Catholic priest to radical reformer to hunted fugitive

from about the 15th century until their contacts with the Europeans

and has a long history of people who settled and developed the towns/sites of South Hermitage

this book contains many anecdotes

This is the most comprehensive book on the Amish in Europe

economic swings