THE TRUE MOLOKAN: A Complete Molokan History
THE TRUE MOLOKAN:A Complete Molokan HistoryThree years in the making, this book was written by George W. Mohoff and is the most in-depth comprehensive book ever written about the Molokans. This book gives an account of what life was like for the Molokans in Russia, dating back to the 1600s, including those who stayed behind in Kars, Turkey and Erevan, Armenia, along with those who actually lived in Russia under the Soviet Federated Socialist Republic and covering many who moved to Persia (Iran).This book contains historical information on the life of our ancestors in Russia, the living conditions of those who moved to Guadalupe Mexico in 1905, the harassment they endured during the invasion of the valley by squatters in 1958, and our current lifestyle in America today, and how the Molokans remained faithful during this intense persecution. In this book, is a detailed view, of much that we don't know about our own history and how it relates to what we became in America. A description of how our ancestors adjusted to life in America and the changes in their clothing, eating habits, home life, work ethics, religious principles and church rituals. AU of the information covered in this book is based on extensive fundamental carefully analyzed research. Upon completion of this book, next it was carefully edited by Tania J. Valov-Tolmasoff and my Editorial Director, Jack P. Valov. I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to Jack P.Valov who, in addition to editing, generously shared with me all costs incurred in publishing this special book. This beautiful, hard cover edition has 380 pages of
text and 170 supporting photographs. The True Molokan is a
fascinating book that will enhance your home library and can be enjoyed
by you and
future generations to come. This makes a beautiful gift.
Or, in person at the U.M.C.A. Heritage Room and Library, or from the editor Jack P. Valov, phone: 800-201-2269. These last two sources reportedly will not mail the book After this announcement in The Molokan newsletter (LA-UMCA, November 2003), 250 copies have been sold by Mohoff by December 7, 2003. 300 copies were donated to the LA-UMCA Heritage Room, and Valoff has several hundred. Get your's while supllies last. Also ask about their previous books about Mexico and the "Flats".
Book Review of The True MolokanIn progress....Other books by Mohoff:
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