Homesteaders on the Steppe: Cultural History of the Evangelical-Lutheran Colonies in the Region of Odessa, 1804-1945: The Odyssey of a Pioneering People
by Height, Joseph S
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
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Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
USA: NDHSGR, 1987. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This copy is a 1987 reprint of the 1975 first edition. A cultural history of the Evangelical-Lutheran colonies in the region of Odessa 1804-1945. XII, 431 pages. Selected Bibliography. Glossaries of Russian and German Terms. List of Russian measures and their equivalents. Black and white illustrations. "In this scholarly work Dr. Height has not only succeeded in recovering and preserving the epic story of those hardy, enterprising pioneers of the steppe. He has also been able to present a fascinating cultural 'soul-portrait' that provides the reader with a deeper insight into their character and way of life, their language and folklore, their customs and traditions. The descendants may justly be proud of this historical monument to their forefathers. Many will also be delighted with the excellent true-to-life documentary of their ethnic background and their cultural heritage. A precious heirloom for generations to come." - dust jacket. Light soiling to edges of textblock. Prior owner's ink stamp to top edge, title page, and dedication page, otherwise book clean and unmarked with light wear. Light wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this superlative reference..
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- Title
- Homesteaders on the Steppe: Cultural History of the Evangelical-Lutheran Colonies in the Region of Odessa, 1804-1945: The Odyssey of a Pioneering People
- Author
- Height, Joseph S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- NDHSGR
- Place of Publication
- USA
- Date Published
- 1987
- Keywords
- Homesteaders, Pioneers, Steppe, Cultural History, Evangelical-Lutheran Colonies, Odessa, History, 1804-1945, Way of Life, Language, folklore, Customs, Traditions
- Bookseller catalogs
- Europe; Genealogy;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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