Proverbs of the Pennsylvania Germans

Proverbs of the Pennsylvania Germans, Volume 1, is a scholarly exploration of the linguistic traditions and folklife of the Middle Atlantic region. Author Edwin Miller Fogel presents a comprehensive collection of over two thousand adages, aphorisms, and idiomatic expressions gathered through extensive field research in Pennsylvania. This work serves as a companion to his previous study on beliefs and superstitions, focusing on the proverbs that form the core of the Pennsylvania German dialect.

This history book organizes entries alphabetically by keyword, providing English and High German translations for each proverb. Fogel includes citations that link these expressions to British and High German collections, offering a detailed look at the cultural heritage of the United States Northeast. The volume also features an appendix of vulgar proverbs, ensuring a complete record of this regional linguistic tradition for students of state and local history.