Project Gutenberg 2004-10-06 Public domain in the USA. 92 Samarow, Gregor 1829 1903 Geyern, Detlev von Morgan, Walter Walfeldt, Kurt von Warren, Leo Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar Meding, Oskar Samarov, Georg Der Todesgruß der Legionen, 1. Band Todesgruss der Legionen, 1. Band Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders "Der Todesgruß der Legionen, 1. Band" by Gregor Samarow is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in the provincial town of Saint-Dizier in France during a cold February evening of 1870, as tensions mount leading up to significant military events. The central characters are members of the hannöverschen Emigration — specifically Cappei, a young dragoner, and his older counterpart, Unteroffizier Rühlberg, who grapple with their uncertain future amidst the looming dissolution of their regiment and the possibility of returning to a war-torn homeland. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the setting of Saint-Dizier and its rich history, filled with echoes of the town's past valor that its citizens proudly uphold. The conversation between Cappei and Rühlberg reveals their anxieties about potential displacement and their loyalty to the king. Meanwhile, Luise, the daughter of a local wood merchant, is also introduced, entangled in a love story that bridges cultural divides as she interacts with Cappei, contrasting the Germanic soldier's plight with her own burgeoning feelings. Notably, the opening chapters establish a mood of anticipation, hinting at the impending conflicts both on the battlefield and within personal relationships, as the characters navigate their loyalties and aspirations against a backdrop of historical upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. de Historical fiction Georg V, King of Hannover, 1819-1878 -- Fiction Prussia (Germany) -- History -- 1815-1870 -- Fiction Hannover (Germany : Province) -- History -- Fiction DD PT Text DE Prosa Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: German Literature 405576 2025-07-06T06:31:15.869949 text/html 405397 2025-01-13T21:32:51.678763 text/html 223819 2025-07-06T06:31:22.699913 application/epub+zip 229172 2025-07-06T06:31:18.615957 application/epub+zip 213986 2025-07-06T06:31:17.522933 application/epub+zip 415096 2025-07-06T06:31:25.731924 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398336 2025-07-06T06:31:22.042896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 370502 2022-09-07T03:32:12.759828 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376111 2025-07-06T06:31:15.510988 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 356451 2024-10-28T20:40:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18834 2025-07-06T06:31:25.853870 application/rdf+xml 14599 2025-07-06T06:31:18.006936 image/jpeg 3425 2025-07-06T06:31:17.763936 image/jpeg 222689 2025-07-06T06:31:15.901951 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia