Books and Monographs
PARADISE ON THE STEPPE: A CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE KUTSCHURGAN, BERESAN, AND
LIEBENTAL COLONISTS, 1804-1972 - by Dr. Joseph S. Height, 1973. This
comprehensive history and culture of the Catholic colonies in South Russia,
deals extensively with the following colonies: Kleinliebental, Selz, Mannheim,
Speier, München, Josephstal, Baden, Elsass, Sulz, Mariental, Kandel, Landau,
Katherinental, Franzfeld, Strassburg, Karlsruhe, Rastadt, etc. A detailed
account of the immigration to Russia - life, customs and traditions of the
colonies. Provides historical data, statistics with lists of names and origin
of original colony settlers. Illustrations, maps, town plots, and photos of
colonies. You will cherish this book as a beautiful family heritage. Hard
cover - 411 pages.