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_aGerstäcker, Friedrich, _d1816-1872 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe wanderings and fortunes of some German emigrants |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2013-05-09 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Wanderings and Fortunes of Some German Emigrants" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book narrates the journey of a group of German emigrants as they venture across the Atlantic Ocean to establish a new life in America, aiming to settle in what they believe to be the land of opportunity. The opening chapters introduce various characters from differing backgrounds, each bringing unique traits to the collective experience, as they encounter the trials of sea travel and the anxieties of leaving their homeland. The opening of the narrative details the preparations of the emigrant party in Bremen before their departure, highlighting their hopes, fears, and the laws they establish for their journey together. As they embark on the ship "Hoffnung," they face a tumultuous sea voyage filled with both physical and emotional challenges, leading to conflicts among the passengers due to sea sickness and cramped living conditions. The story also introduces Pastor Hehrmann, who attempts to maintain order and goodwill among the group, setting the stage for themes of unity and struggle in their quest for a prosperous life in America. The beginning sets a vivid tone of adventure and community, showcasing the character dynamics that will likely evolve throughout their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aImmigrants -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aGermany -- Emigration and immigration -- Fiction | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aBlack, David | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42672 |
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