Ephrata Cloister PA German Book Aurand Press 7th Day Baptist Saron Saal Photos For Sale

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Ephrata Cloister PA German Book Aurand Press 7th Day Baptist Saron Saal Photos:
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An authentic, original vintage illustrated monograph on early American religious communal history: \"Historical Account of the Ephrata Cloister and the Seventh Day Baptist Society\" by A. Monroe Aurand, Jr., published by The Aurand Press in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.Documenting the 18th-century Lancaster County mystical utopian community established by Conrad Beissel, this illustrated booklet features:1. EPHRATA CLOISTER HISTORY & VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE:
- Cover Engraving: Architectural view of the iconic Saron (Sisters\' House) and Saal (Meetinghouse) in Ephrata, PA.
- Photographic Plates: Multiple interior and artifact photographs showcasing the 1735 tower clock, ancient hand-weaving looms, Fraktur calligraphy rooms, austere wooden sleeping benches/pillows, straw bee-skeps, and spinning tools.
- Primary Source Documentation: Detailed chapters on the celibate orders, daily industry, mysticism, printing press operations, and communal life.2. AURAND PRESS PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH FOLKLORE CATALOG:
- Back Cover Bibliography: Full publisher list of rare regional titles covering PA Dutch folk medicine (Pow-Wow / Long Lost Friend), bundling traditions, Hex lore, and Amish/Mennonite history.An essential acquisition for Pennsylvania German historians, Lancaster County collectors, genealogists, and early American communal society archives.Condition: Excellent authentic vintage condition as shown. The staple-bound booklet remains crisp, clean, and tightly bound with bright orange cardstock covers, supple pages, and sharp typography/illustrations. Shipped flat with acid-free archival backing boards to ensure safe transit.