02348cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500660015326400510021930000470027033600260031733700260034333800360036950000310040550501020043650801670053852011890070553400450189465300350193985600430197499900170201755163UtSlPG20260610134254.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7ade2iso639-1 4aPT1 aGerstäcker, Friedrich,d1816-187210aKreuz und Quer, Dritter Band :bNeue gesammelte Erzählungen 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2017-07-210 aJay-hawkers -- König Zambiri -- Der Mexikaner -- Ein prize-fight oder Boxerkampf in Cincinnati. aProduced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) a"Kreuz und Quer, Dritter Band" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a collection of narratives written in the mid-19th century. This work explores life in the American South during the tumultuous period of the Civil War, focusing on the experiences of various characters as they navigate the complexities of loyalty, conflict, and community. The stories delve into themes of war and its impact on ordinary lives, contrasting perspectives of Union supporters and Confederate sympathizers. The opening of this narrative unfolds in Perryville, Arkansas, highlighting the transition of the town from a peaceful setting to a military encampment amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. We are introduced to a mix of characters, including local farmers and soldiers, who grapple with their loyalties amid the war's ferocity. Key discussions revolve around the impending military recruitments and the tension between different factions within the community, illustrating the deep divisions caused by the conflict. The scene is set for an exploration of personal motivations and the stark choices individuals must make as the war encroaches on their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aGerman fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55163 c95995d95995