The Amish Author:John A Hostetler With over 770,000 copies sold since it was first published in 1952, this new edition of The Amish updates a classic resource with rich, full-color photos portraying Amish Life today. Hostetler's clear explanations of Amish lifestyle and beliefs are brought up to date by his daughter, Ann Hostetler, and Steven M Nolt, a history professor with exp... more »ertise on the Amish.Topics include Amish roots and values, worship, family and community, food and hospitality, bonnets and broadbrims, and many more.« less