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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticLong, Amos W., Jr.
Title, AnalyticAgricultural Almanacs
Journal TitleJournal of the Center for Pennsylvania German Studies
Date of PublicationSummer 2011
Volume ID17
Issue ID3
Location in Work15-17
AbstractDescribes the importance of almanacs to the Pennsylvania Dutch, and their many uses as a guide and as entertainment for gardeners, farmers, merchants, and the family. Includes a chart showing the month, Earth's zodiac sign, English and German name of symbol representing Earth's zodiac sign, ruling planet, basic cardinal element, and part of the body controlled by constellation sign.
NotesMillersville University
Call NumberMKI Periodicals
MKI TermsPennsylvania Germans/ Calendars & Almanacs