Originally published in 1789, this groundbreaking work provides a detailed look at the culture, customs, and traditions of German immigrants in early Pennsylvania. Drawing on his personal experiences and observations, Rush offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives of these settlers, and sheds light on the contributions they made to American society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.