This book provides an insider's perspective on the customs and traditions of the German people, as observed by the author during his travels in the region. Rush offers insights into the social norms of the time, including courtship, marriage, and family life. Readers with an interest in anthropology and cultural studies will find this book to be a fascinating and enlightening read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.