02257cam a22003013u 4500 33017 UtSlPG 20260610133743.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 Amerikanische Wald- und Strombilder. Erster Band. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-06-28 E-text prepared by richyfourtytwo, Delphine Lettau, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Amerikanische Wald- und Strombilder. Erster Band." by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a collection of narrative accounts, likely composed during the mid-19th century. This work delves into themes surrounding American landscapes, wildlife, and the experiences of settlers, particularly focusing on interactions with Native Americans and the natural environment. The book offers a mix of adventure, local color, and insight into the lives of characters navigating the American wilderness. The opening section introduces the story of Doctor Mac Botherme and his plan to steal a corpse for dissection after the death of an old Indian named Salomo. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of rising tensions between settlers and Native American tribes following past conflicts. As the doctor and his Irish servant Patrik O'Flaherti embark on their grave-robbing venture, they encounter the dark and treacherous wilderness, leading to an unexpected confrontation. At the same time, the townspeople of Waterton engage in their own discussions about the perceived threat of Native Americans, creating a vivid tableau of life on the American frontier, with themes of fear, superstition, and the clash of cultures permeating the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33017 73863 73863