02500cam a22003133u 4500 61073 UtSlPG 20260610134416.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23006122 UtSlPG de iso639-1 F2201 Ross, Colin, 1885-1945 Südamerika, die aufsteigende Welt Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-01-01 Produced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Südamerika, die aufsteigende Welt" by Colin Ross is a travelogue and sociocultural analysis written in the early 20th century. The book explores the burgeoning opportunities in South America, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, highlighting the immense potential for settlement and development following the upheaval of World War I. It offers insights into the lives of German emigrants seeking new beginnings in South America, showcasing their struggles and aspirations amidst changing political and economic landscapes. The opening of the text sets the stage for Ross's exploration, starting with an evocative foreword that reflects on the motivations driving the author and many others to seek out "new shores." Ross writes about the impact of the Great War and subsequent revolutions in Europe, creating a sense of urgency for people to find stability and prosperity elsewhere. He vividly describes his first encounters with the continent, conjuring images of its vast natural resources and social complexities, addressing both the allure of opportunity and the harsh realities of societal inequities that continue to permeate the region. The narrative quickly transitions to focus on the experiences of German emigrants aboard a ship sailing towards these new lands, detailing their reflections, hopes, and fears as they embark on a transformative journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified South America -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61073 101899 101899