Books and Monographs
HOMESTEADERS ON THE STEPPE: CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE EVANGELICAL-LUTHERAN
COLONIES IN THE REGION OF ODESSA, 1804-1945 - by Dr. Joseph S. Height, 1975.
This comprehensive history and culture of the Evangelical-Lutheran colonies
deals extensively with the 17 Lutheran colonies such as, Neudorf, Hoffnungstal,
Johannestal, Worms, Rohrbach, Güldendorf, etc. A detailed account of the
immigration to Russia, the life, customs and traditions of the colonists.
Provides historical data and statistics with lists of names and origin of 1,700
pioneer settlers. Contains over 175 illustrations, maps, town plots, and rare
photos of the colonies. You will read it with interest and pleasure, with pride
and thankfulness. You will cherish it as a beautiful family heritage. Hard
cover - 430 pages.