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100 1 _aGerstäcker, Friedrich,
_d1816-1872
245 1 0 _aKreuz und Quer, Zweiter Band :
_bNeue gesammelte Erzählungen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-06-09
505 0 _aDas Wallfischboot -- Das Luftbad -- Der Dampfboot-Capitain -- Bilder aus Quito.
508 _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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGerman fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54875
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