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Title: Kreuz und Quer, Dritter Band
Neue gesammelte Erzählungen

Note: Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Jay-hawkers -- König Zambiri -- Der Mexikaner -- Ein prize-fight oder Boxerkampf in Cincinnati.

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Summary: "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.)

Author: Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872

EBook No.: 55163

Published: Jul 21, 2017

Downloads: 117

Language: German

Subject: German fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Kreuz und Quer, Dritter Band
Neue gesammelte Erzählungen

Note: Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Jay-hawkers -- König Zambiri -- Der Mexikaner -- Ein prize-fight oder Boxerkampf in Cincinnati.

Credits: 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)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872

EBook No.: 55163

Published: Jul 21, 2017

Downloads: 117

Language: German

Subject: German fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.