Gerstäcker, Friedrich 1816-1872 creator Weir, Harrison 1824-1906 text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Wild Sports in the Far West" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author’s experiences and adventures as he embarks on a journey across America, particularly focusing on hunting and the wilderness of the Far West. The narrative reveals insights into the social conditions of the United States during that period, contrasting the romanticized notions of Western adventure with the often unglamorous realities faced by immigrants and adventurers. The opening of the book introduces Gerstäcker's return to Germany from America, where he reflects on his experiences recorded in a diary during his travels. He discusses the challenges of emigrating to the United States and how the harsh realities of life in the West can differ from expectations. The narrative sets off with his voyage from Bremen to New York, filled with vivid descriptions of the ship and its passengers, humorous encounters, and the excitement of embarking on a new adventure. This portion serves as a captivating beginning that promises both adventurous tales and a deeper exploration of life in the American wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-04-19 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified United States -- Description and travel Southwest, Old -- Description and travel Arkansas -- Description and travel Ohio River Valley -- Description and travel Hunting -- Mississippi River Valley F350.5 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51800 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134207.0 51800