Necessary Rules for Children in Pennsylvania Dutch Country (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781540202611)

Mennonite schoolmaster Christopher Dock first published his A Hundred Necessary Rules of Conduct for Children in 1764. It instructed children how to keep their belongings tidy, behave in public and stay awake in church. While even the best-behaved Mennonite boy couldn't resist the allure of a well-placed puddle, the schoolmaster laid out helpful guidelines. Schoolteacher Paul Breon brings the rules into context for today's children and parents in Necessary Rules for Children in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, with charming period photography by Tonya Wilhelm. Rediscover timeless wisdom in the first guide to etiquette published in the American colonies.


Author: Tonya Wilhelm, Christopher Dock
ISBN-10: 1540202615
ISBN-13: 9781540202611
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 07/13/2015
Pages: 98
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d