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| Format | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Author, Analytic | Fischer, Wilhelm |
| Title, Analytic | The Ocean Voyage on the Sailboat 'Herschel': The Second Letter |
| Journal Title | Infoblatt |
| Date of Publication | Summer 2007 |
| Volume ID | 12 |
| Issue ID | 3 |
| Location in Work | 8-10 |
| Language or Document Type | English |
| ISSN | 1528-185X |
| Abstract | This 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. |
| Notes | German 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 Number | MKI Periodicals |
| MKI Terms | German Americans -- Iowa/ Emigration and immigration (Germany-US)/ Letters/ 19th century/ Davenport (Iowa)/ Farming/ National characteristics, American -- Public opinion, German |