Nach Amerika! Ein Volksbuch. Dritter Band by Friedrich Gerstäcker
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"Nach Amerika! Ein Volksbuch. Dritter Band" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This work is a continuation of the narrative about German emigrants journeying to America, highlighting their adventures and experiences, particularly in New Orleans and along the Mississippi River. The story focuses on characters such as Steinert, who is eager for new business opportunities, and Clara, who grapples with personal turmoil as they arrive in
the New World, illustrating the complex emotions tied to their migration. At the start of the novel, the passengers aboard a ship are nearing the Mississippi River's mouth, anticipating their arrival in America. The excitement of landfall soon turns to disappointment as they discover the wetlands surrounding them. Steinert, dressed confidently, tries to impress others with his business aspirations, while Clara faces emotional challenges as she contemplates her future. The opening reveals a tapestry of emotions, from jubilation to confusion, as the characters confront the reality of their new home, setting the tone for the exploration of immigrant life and the pursuit of the American dream. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Reinhardt, Karl, 1818-1877 |
| Title | Nach Amerika! Ein Volksbuch. Dritter Band |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Clive Pickton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Immigrants -- Fiction |
| Subject | German Americans -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29746 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29746-0 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 446 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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