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100 1 _aGerstäcker, Friedrich,
_d1816-1872
245 1 0 _aNach Amerika! Ein Volksbuch. Erster Band
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-01
520 _a"Nach Amerika! Ein Volksbuch. Erster Band" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. This volume is described as a narrative that revolves around the phenomenon of emigration from Germany to America, exploring the various motivations and experiences of different characters. The opening chapters introduce a range of individuals, including the wealthy Dollinger family and their social circle, along with emigrants contemplating their departure for the New World. At the start of the story, the reader is invited into a family celebration for Clara Dollinger, which serves as a backdrop to the discussions about the allure and challenges of relocating to America. The narrative contrasts the lives of the prosperous Dollingers and their acquaintances with the struggles of those planning to emigrate, revealing varied perceptions about leaving one's homeland. Characters express hopes, fears, and aspirations associated with the journey, while also highlighting societal tensions regarding wealth and opportunity. Through engaging dialogue and character interactions, Gerstäcker sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the immigrant experience and the changing German society of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aImmigrants -- Fiction
653 _aGermany, Northern -- Fiction
653 _aGerman Americans -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18475
999 _c59861
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