| Author |
Rosen, Erwin, 1876-1923 |
| Title |
Der Deutsche Lausbub in Amerika: Erinnerungen und Eindrücke. Band 3 (von 3)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Matthias Grammel and the
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| Summary |
"Der Deutsche Lausbub in Amerika: Erinnerungen und Eindrücke. Band 3 (von 3)" by Erwin Rosen is a collection of memoirs written in the early 20th century. The book presents the experiences of a young German immigrant as he navigates life in America, particularly reflecting on his time in the U.S. military and his adventures as a reporter. This final volume promises a blend of humorous anecdotes and critiques about American society during that era. The opening of the memoir sets the stage as it introduces the narrator's transition from a military camp to the Signal Corps at Fort Myer. The author vividly captures the mundane yet comical aspects of military life, including the soldiers' attempts at leisure through poker and the acquisition of new bicycles, illustrating a sense of camaraderie among the sergeants. As the narrative unfolds, the Major's determination to prepare for new recruits and the subsequent chaos that ensues from their arrival highlight both the comedic aspects and the earnestness of the military endeavor. The author offers a poignant look at the intricacies of soldiering and the unexpected intermingling of work and humor in daily life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
United States -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59219 |
| Release Date |
Apr 6, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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