An Account of the Manners of the German Inhabitants of Pennsylvania, W

An Account of the Manners of the German Inhabitants of Pennsylvania, Volume 1 offers a significant historical perspective on the culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Written by Benjamin Rush and published by Pennsylvania State University Press, this work addresses the social prejudices of the late eighteenth century. Rush provides a detailed examination of the habits and customs of German settlers, presenting them as industrious farmers who embody stability and fiscal responsibility.

This volume serves as a vital primary source for those studying Pennsylvania Dutch history and early American social structures. Through sixteen specific points, the text analyzes the religion, diet, and work ethic of the community to promote them as models of republican virtue. This edition includes extensive historical notes, a preface, and appendixes by I. Daniel Rupp, making An Account of the Manners of the German Inhabitants of Pennsylvania, Volume 1 a comprehensive resource for researchers.