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Author, MonographicHaas, Carl de
Title, MonographicNorth America, Wisconsin: Hints for Emigrants
Translation/TitleNordamerika Wisconsin, Calumet: Winke fuer Auswanderer
Edition or Version2nd enlarged
Author/Subsidiary, or PerformerRueping, F. J.
Place of PublicationFond du Lac, WI
PublisherF. J. Rueping
Date of Publication1943
Extent of Work72
AbstractDe 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.
Notes2 vols. in one. Originally published Elberfeld and Iserlohn: Julius Bädecker Verlag, 1848-49, see P88-67. Photocopy
Call NumberMKI P85-36 and P88-67 (original book)
MKI TermsGerman Americans -- Wisconsin/ Immigrants, German/ Life skills guides/ Emigration and immigration (Germany-US)/ Farming/ Description and travel/ Guidebooks