The Dutch American Farm

by David S. Cohen

Overview

"A rich and readable source of information and interpretation."

New York History "Cohen presents a detailed description of the everyday life of early Dutch settlers in New York and New Jersey. He gives special attention to the rise of the Dutch Reformed Church in these areas, and particularly the denomination's transformation into a subculture that could truly be considered American." Bookman's Weekly

"An impressive study of material culture" Choice

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814715000
Publisher:	New York University Press
Publication date:	08/01/1993
Series:	The American Social Experience , #24
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	14.80(w) x 22.60(h) x 1.80(d)

About the Author

David Steven Cohen is Senior Research Associate and Director of the Ethnic History Program at the New Jersey Historical Commission. He holds a Ph.D. in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania.

Editorial Reviews

"Cohen presents a detailed description of the everyday life of early Dutch settlers in New York and New Jersey. He gives special attention to the rise of the Dutch Reformed Church in these areas, and particularly the denomination's transformation into a subculture that could truly be considered American."

Bookman's Weekly

"A rich and readable source of information and interpretation."

New York History

"An impressive study of material culture."

Choice

"An impressive study of material culture."-Choice

"Cohen presents a detailed description of the everyday life of early Dutch settlers in New York and New Jersey. He gives special attention to the rise of the Dutch Reformed Church in these areas, and particularly the denomination's transformation into a subculture that could truly be considered American."-Bookman's Weekly

"
A rich and readable source of information and interpretation."-New York History

From the Publisher

Focuses on shifts in the design of farmhouses in New York and New Jersey to illuminate the creation of a distinct rural Dutch-American culture in the second quarter of the 18th century. Relates the change to others happening at the same time in both Dutch and American society. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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