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FormatJournal Article
Author, AnalyticSchelbert, Leo
Title, AnalyticIn Praise of Carolina: Johann Rudolf Ochs's "Americanischer Wegweiser" of 1711
Journal TitleYearbook of German-American Studies
Date of Publication1990
Volume ID25
Location in Work9-22
AbstractSchelbert's article discusses the importance of immigration guides in influencing people's decisions of whether to stay in their home country or to emigrate, and in shaping their expectations of the United States. He discusses Ochs' "Americanischer Wegweiser" as a prime example of such a guide.
Call NumberMKI Periodicals
MKI TermsSwiss Americans/ United States in literature/ 18th century/ German-American press/ Life skills guides