Californische Skizzen by Friedrich Gerstäcker
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| Author | Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 |
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| LoC No. | rc01000791 |
| Title | Californische Skizzen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Eine nacht am Mosquitogulch -- Die Mission Dolores bei San Francisco -- Ein Stiergefecht auf der Mission Dolores -- Gerichtsscene in Stockton -- Die Entdeckung des Jakassgulch -- Die französische Revolution -- Eine Nacht in einer californischen Spielhölle -- Vier Tage auf der Bai von San Francisco -- Der Mexikaner in den californischen Minen -- Der Ostindier. |
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| Summary | "Californische Skizzen" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a collection of sketches written in the mid-19th century. The book explores various aspects of life during the California Gold Rush, detailing the experiences of miners, local customs, and the landscape of the era. The opening chapter introduces readers to a group of German miners at Mosquitogulch, highlighting their daily struggles and interactions in search of fortune. The beginning of the book paints a vivid picture of the miners' camp, where we meet characters like Albert and Panning, who work together and engage in their routines of washing clothes and preparing meals. The chapter describes the quiet atmosphere of a Sunday afternoon while discussing the anticipated return of fellow miners who go to gather supplies. As they share stories and sing songs around the fire at night, a sense of camaraderie and the spirit of adventure amidst the hardships of life on the frontier is encapsulated. The blend of humor, hardship, and everyday life sets the tone for the exploration of California's vibrant culture during this transformative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | California -- Description and travel |
| Subject | California |
| Subject | Urbanization -- California |
| Subject | Real estate development -- California |
| Subject | Business -- California |
| Subject | California -- Gold discoveries |
| Subject | Ethnic groups -- California |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54422 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 215 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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