| Dutch in Michigan Contributor(s): Ten Harmsel, Larry (Author) |
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ISBN: 0870136208 ISBN-13: 9780870136207 Publisher: Michigan State University Press OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2002 Annotation: Even though they are historically one of the smaller immigrant streams, nineteenth-century Dutch migrants and their descendents have made parts of West Michigan their own. The first Dutch in Michigan were religious dissenters whose commitment to Calvinism had long-reaching effects on their communities, even in the face of later waves of radicalized industrial immigrants and the challenges of modern life. From Calvin College to Meijer Thrifty Acres and the Tulip Festival, the Dutch presence has enriched and informed people throughout the state. Larry ten Harmsel skillfully weaves together the strands of history and modern culture to create a balanced and sensitive portrayal of this vibrant community. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: 977.400 |
| LCCN: 2002003485 |
| Series: Discovering the Peoples of Michigan |
| Physical Information: 0.21" H x 5.54" W x 8.46" (0.19 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Great Lakes - Geographic Orientation - Michigan |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Even though they are historically one of the smaller immigrant streams, nineteenth-century Dutch migrants and their descendants have made parts of West Michigan their own. The first Dutch in Michigan were religious dissenters whose commitment to Calvinism had long-reaching effects on their communities, even in the face of later waves of radicalized industrial immigrants and the challenges of modern life. From Calvin College to Meijer Thrifty Acres and the Tulip Festival, the Dutch presence has enriched and informed people throughout the state. Larry ten Harmsel skillfully weaves together the strands of history and modern culture to create a balanced and sensitive portrayal of this vibrant community. |