Of German Ways

by Lavern Rippley

Book Overview

This entertaining and informative volume is ideal for adults interested in their German background, young people interested in their heritage, and tourists who are looking for more than just a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517605295
• ISBN13: 9780517605295
• Release Date: November 1988
• Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
• Length: 301 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Good Overall Look at Germany.

I bought this book after a trip to Germany when I wanted to find out more about it. Although outdated, it was written before the 1972 Munich Olympics, it provides a wealth of information on German traditions, customs, and as the title suggests, "German Ways." The chapters are divided into areas such as education, sports, food, drink, etc. The author grew up in a German-American community. The author also spends a good deal of time covering the German influence in the USA. For example, I learned that during the World War sauerkraut suddenly became referred to as "liberty cabbage." The only reason I did not give this book five stars was due to its being outdated. A updated version of this book would be excellent, if the author is out there.