02372cam a22003133u 4500 54875 UtSlPG 20260610134250.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PT Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 Kreuz und Quer, Zweiter Band : Neue gesammelte Erzählungen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-09 Das Wallfischboot -- Das Luftbad -- Der Dampfboot-Capitain -- Bilder aus Quito. Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Kreuz und Quer, Zweiter Band" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a collection of new short stories written in the late 19th century. This volume continues to explore various narratives set against the backdrop of maritime life, including the trials and tribulations of whalers. It likely features characters such as sailors, captains, and possibly the diverse inhabitants encountered during their travels, immersing readers in the adventures of these seafaring individuals. The beginning of the novel introduces us to a struggling whaling ship, the Martha's-vine-yard, as it ventures far from land in search of whales amid challenging circumstances. The crew, comprising hardy whalers, is introduced while they navigate the difficulties of rising tensions and poor conditions at sea, learning to cope with their vessel's shortcomings. With hopes of making a successful catch soon dashed, the ship's captain and crew face uncertainties as they wrestle with internal conflicts and the harsh realities of life on the ocean. The scenario sets a tone of adventure intertwined with the human experience at sea, hinting at deeper explorations of character and fate as they confront the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54875 95707 95707