Guide to the Amish Country [Paperback]

Bill Simpson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995

Explains Amish culture and contains descriptions of motels, restaurants, and museums.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This guide focuses on Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the center of Amish culture in America. The author, a Lancaster resident, also covers nearby areas and attractions. There is a brief introduction to the Amish, but a bibliography would have been even more helpful, since there is so much misunderstanding about the Amish and Mennonites. A chapter on visitor's etiquette is sensitive and should help reduce the intrusive impact of tourists in the area. The guide thoroughly presents the usual subjects: motels, restaurants, entertainment, tours, and shopping. There are sections on self-guided tours and bicycling. This useful guide to an interesting area is recommended for travel collections. (Photographs and maps not seen.)-- George M. Jenks, Bucknell Univ., Lewisburg, Pa.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Scientific American

Practical and detailed travel guide to Amish landmarks and lifestyle.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Pub Co Inc; 2nd edition (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565541138
• ISBN-13: 978-1565541139
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,894,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for!, July 29, 1999

By 

A.J.([e-mail]) (North Bergen, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guide to the Amish Country (Paperback)

Very detailed. Other PA guide books are too general and only have one chapter on PA Dutch. This is a whole book dedicated to just the PA Amish Country. My favorite part was the self-guided tour of the Amish farmland (complete with approx. miles, etc.) and the covered bridges! It includes places to eat and stay (including B&Bs). It's a great guide that covers all the bases. I've been visiting Pennsylvania Dutch Country since I was little and this book really gave me the information I needed to get the most out of a recent long weekend there.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Guide to Amish Country!, January 29, 2000

By 

Laura Brown (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guide to the Amish Country (Paperback)

This book certainly comes in handy to anyone desiring to explore Lancaster county's Amish Country. It was full of useful facts and information needed to fully enjoy this beautuful and simple lifestyle and country. I highly recommend it to all readers.