02334cam a22003493u 4500 23333 UtSlPG 20260610133533.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 CT DD Nettelbeck, Joachim, 1738-1824 Ein Mann : Des Seefahrers und aufrechten Bürgers Joachim Nettelbeck wundersame Lebensgeschichte von ihm selbst erzählt Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-04 E-text prepared by Inka Weide, Constanze Hofmann, Markus Brenner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Ein Mann" by Joachim Nettelbeck is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The work recounts the author's life experiences from his childhood in Kolberg and his aspirations to become a sailor, detailing significant events from his youth, including family influences, early adventures, and struggles against adversity. The opening of the memoir introduces us to Nettelbeck's childhood memories, starting from his birth in Kolberg in 1738. He shares insights about his family background, describing his father's profession as a brewer and the affection he received from his community. As a child, he was captivated by maritime life, crafting small boats from scraps and aspiring to be a sailor, inspired by the stories he heard. However, he also recounts the difficult times faced by his community during a famine, illustrating his compassionate nature as he helped feed the hungry. Nettelbeck's vivid recollections set the stage for a life filled with adventure, challenges, and the pursuit of his dreams on the seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Autobiographies Seafaring life Slave trade -- Africa Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Germany -- Prussia Nettelbeck, Joachim Christian, 1738-1824 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23333 64385 64385