02599cam a22003253u 4500 48036 UtSlPG 20260610134114.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 Unter Palmen und Buchen. Dritter Band. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-01-20 Eine Mesalliance -- Der Gevatterbrief -- Ein Ausflug in Java -- Der Heimathschein -- Auf der Eisenbahn. Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.) "Unter Palmen und Buchen. Dritter Band." by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a collection of stories written in the mid-19th century. The book explores life in a German immigrant community in South Australia, capturing the cultural clash and social dynamics as the settlers try to adapt to their new environment while clinging to their traditions. The narrative seems to particularly focus on characters like Eduard von Benner, a young nobleman who grapples with his past and the expectations of his lineage as he navigates love and social status in this new land. At the start of the book, the scene is set at a ball in Tanunda, a predominantly German town in South Australia. The excitement in the air as the townsfolk prepare for the event highlights the cultural uniqueness of the community, with characters reacting to the generally informal yet vibrant atmosphere. Eduard von Benner, one of the key characters, stands out as a nobleman who must confront his changed circumstances, working as a laborer while longing for a meaningful life. Amidst humorous exchanges and budding romances, the reader is introduced to the complexities of social status and identity within this German enclave, indicating that the stories will delve into interpersonal relationships shaped by both tradition and the demands of their new life abroad. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, German German fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48036 88875 88875