Wisdom of the Plain Folk: Songs and Prayers from the Amish and Mennonites
- ISBN-10
- 067087180X
- ISBN-13
- 9780670871803
- Category
- Lancaster County (Pa.)
- Pages
- 100
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam
Description
This delightful collection of songs, prayers, and sayings embodies the values of family life, the rewards of hard work and craftsmanship, and the change of the seasons. Robert Leahy's striking color photographs capture the grace of a people who cherish simplicity as a means to a higher spiritual end.
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