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Helvetia: The History of a Swiss Village in the Mountains of West Virginia
David H. Sutton
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Description for Helvetia: The History of a Swiss Village in the Mountains of West Virginia
Paperback. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 10. Weight in Grams: 544.
Helvetia: A Swiss Village in the Hills of West Virginia explores the unique founding and development of a community nestled within the wilderness of Appalachia. Established in 1869, this tiny Swiss settlement embodies the American immigrant experience, reflecting the steadfast desire of settlers to preserve cultural traditions and values while adapting to new and extraordinary surroundings. From ramp suppers to carnivals, traditional architecture, folk music, and cheese making, this book documents a living community by exploring the ethnic customs, farming practices, community organization, and language maintenance of Helvetia residents. Drawing upon a diverse body of resources such as Swiss and ... Read more
Helvetia: A Swiss Village in the Hills of West Virginia explores the unique founding and development of a community nestled within the wilderness of Appalachia. Established in 1869, this tiny Swiss settlement embodies the American immigrant experience, reflecting the steadfast desire of settlers to preserve cultural traditions and values while adapting to new and extraordinary surroundings. From ramp suppers to carnivals, traditional architecture, folk music, and cheese making, this book documents a living community by exploring the ethnic customs, farming practices, community organization, and language maintenance of Helvetia residents. Drawing upon a diverse body of resources such as Swiss and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
West Virginia University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
188
Place of Publication
Morganstown, United States
ISBN
9781933202563
SKU
V9781933202563
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About David H. Sutton
David H. Sutton is a native of Helvetia, West Virginia, USA. He received his Bachelors Degree from Davis Elkins College and Masters in History from West Virginia University. As an archivist and manuscripts curator, he has worked for the Washburn Norlands Foundation in Livermore Falls, Maine and the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies in Philadelphia. He currently makes his home ... Read more
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