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| Format | Book Whole |
|---|---|
| Author, Monographic | Haas, Carl de |
| Title, Monographic | North America, Wisconsin: Hints for Emigrants |
| Translation/Title | Nordamerika Wisconsin, Calumet: Winke fuer Auswanderer |
| Edition or Version | 2nd enlarged |
| Author/Subsidiary, or Performer | Rueping, F. J. |
| Place of Publication | Fond du Lac, WI |
| Publisher | F. J. Rueping |
| Date of Publication | 1943 |
| Extent of Work | 72 |
| Abstract | De Haas, a Wisconsin farmer, reports about Wisconsin, and his experiences there. "I hope to be able to be useful to my friends by this report and by it to prevent some from overhasty steps, and perhaps to encourage many to come over to us and to share our lot." Includes descriptions of climatic conditions, soil quality and cultivation, trees, animals, roads, and prices for food and farm equipment. |
| Notes | 2 vols. in one. Originally published Elberfeld and Iserlohn: Julius Bädecker Verlag, 1848-49, see P88-67. Photocopy |
| Call Number | MKI P85-36 and P88-67 (original book) |
| MKI Terms | German Americans -- Wisconsin/ Immigrants, German/ Life skills guides/ Emigration and immigration (Germany-US)/ Farming/ Description and travel/ Guidebooks |