Table of Contents
Introduction Michael Degan vi
1 Why Not Electricity? 8
2 How Do You Light a Room Without Electricity? 19
3 Lanterns and Lamps 22
4 How Do You Cook With a Wood Stove? 29
5 The Amish Kitchen 33
6 How Do You Get Hot Water Without an Electric Pump or Heater? 44
7 Amish Plumbing 47
8 How Do You Keep Warm Without Centralized Heating? 56
9 The Home Fires 60
10 How Can You Wash Clothes Without an Electric Washer and Dryer? 65
11 Doing the Laundry 68
12 How Do You Make Clothes Without an Electric Sewing Machine? 73
13 Tailoring and Sewing 76
14 What Do You Do for Entertainment If You Don't Have TV? 81
15 Social Activities 84
16 How Do You Communicate When You Don't Have a Phone? 91
17 Staying in Touch 94
18 How Do You Get Around Without a Car? 102
19 Transportation 105
20 How Can You Farm Without a Tractor? 111
21 Amish Agriculture 115
22 How Can You Run a Dairy Farm Without Electricity? 128
23 Milk and Cheese Production 132
24 How Do You Run a Woodworking Shop Without Electricity? 137
25 Power for Manufacturing 140
26 Mennonke and Brethren Practices 145
A Short History of the Amish 157
Bibliography 159
About the Authors 165
