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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticFischer, Wilhelm
Title, AnalyticThe Ocean Voyage on the Sailboat 'Herschel': The Second Letter
Journal TitleInfoblatt
Date of PublicationSummer 2007
Volume ID12
Issue ID3
Location in Work8-10
Language or Document TypeEnglish
ISSN1528-185X
AbstractThis letter from Wilhelm Fischer to Mr. Ficke begins: "I will now respond to your questions as best I can and from what I have been able to learn from old and new farmers" in Iowa. Describes farms for sale, schools, weather, seeds, things to beware during travel, getting from New York to Iowa, and the income and expenses of a farm.
NotesGerman American Heritage Center, Davenport, Iowa. Excerpt from the book Geschichte der Stadt Davenport und des County Scott. Nebst Seitenblicken auf das Territorium und der Staat Iowa, by August Richter, Davenport, Iowa, published by Fred Klein Co., Chicago, IL, 1917. Translated by Dr. Prudent Cussens.
Call NumberMKI Periodicals
MKI TermsGerman Americans -- Iowa/ Emigration and immigration (Germany-US)/ Letters/ 19th century/ Davenport (Iowa)/ Farming/ National characteristics, American -- Public opinion, German