It seems we have many history buffs here, including myself. Larry, I was thinking of my grandparents when Dave was talking about the Rawatt as it sounded like something they did. Then you mentioned to Hetty that some Dutch people joined the Amanas. I am Dutch on my father's side so now it all clicks with the Rawatt. And as Sharon said, there are so many similarities to the way of life most of our ancestors had.
Congratulations Larry on getting published! It sounds like quite a worthwhile book.