02283cam a22003253u 4500 29746 UtSlPG 20260610133658.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 Nach Amerika! Ein Volksbuch. Dritter Band Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-08-21 Produced by Delphine Lettau, Clive Pickton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Immigrants -- Fiction German Americans -- Fiction Reinhardt, Karl, 1818-1877 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29746 70594 70594