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.
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