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Amish Odyssey
Hardcover. Jacket is protected with clear plastic sleeve. Sleeve is lightly marked and scored. ISBN sticker on rear of jacket. Jacket leading corners, edges and spine ends are lightly creased. Hardcover lower edges are very lightly bumped. Page block head and FEP are lightly marked. Pages are clean and contents are clear throughout. Binding is sound. HJW
144 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 1991
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October 20, 2020
In his travels carrying a camera, Coleman encountered a remote valley in Pennsylvania populated by Old Order Amish. At first, he was treated with the normal suspicion assigned to an outsider, but over a period of years he was trusted to the point where they allowed him to chronicle their lives. Being of the Old Order, very little in the way of modernity is a part of their lives.
The photos are of course first rate, clearly carefully selected from a large number. While their lives are simple and there are limits on what they are allowed to do, it is clear that they enjoy life. The most amusing captions are when a group of boys are playing Frisbee with their hats. One of the most touching moments is when Coleman encounters a barefoot young boy standing in the middle of the road, seemingly doing nothing. However, after a short time a herd of cattle crossed the road, walking right beside him. All present doing what is expected of them.
As the world continues to rapidly change, it is uncertain how long such groups can remain in adherence to the Old Order. Fortunately, this book will provide a permanent record of much of their way of life.
The photos are of course first rate, clearly carefully selected from a large number. While their lives are simple and there are limits on what they are allowed to do, it is clear that they enjoy life. The most amusing captions are when a group of boys are playing Frisbee with their hats. One of the most touching moments is when Coleman encounters a barefoot young boy standing in the middle of the road, seemingly doing nothing. However, after a short time a herd of cattle crossed the road, walking right beside him. All present doing what is expected of them.
As the world continues to rapidly change, it is uncertain how long such groups can remain in adherence to the Old Order. Fortunately, this book will provide a permanent record of much of their way of life.
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