Author: HEIGHT, JOSEPH S.
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
Description: USA: NDHSGR, 1987. Reprint. Hardcover. 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.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Homesteaders, Pioneers, Steppe, Cultural History, Evangelical-Lutheran Colonies, Odessa, History, 1804-1945, Way of Life, Language, folklore, Customs, Traditions. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

Keywords: Evangelical Lutheran 1804 1945 Europe Genealogy