Project Gutenberg 2009-12-08 Public domain in the USA. 143 Gerstäcker, Friedrich 1816 1872 Gerstacker, Friedrich Gerstäcker, Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Gerstaecker, Frederick Die Colonie: Brasilianisches Lebensbild. Erster Band. Produced by richyfourtytwo, Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Die Colonie: Brasilianisches Lebensbild. Erster Band" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a narrative about German settlers in Brazil, written in the mid-19th century. The text explores the experiences and lives of German immigrants attempting to adapt to their new surroundings in the colony of Santa Clara. Through its vivid descriptions and character interactions, the work likely delves into themes of home, identity, and the challenges of immigration. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the expansive and tropical landscape of Brazil, specifically focusing on the picturesque German colony of Santa Clara. Two German riders, Günther and his companion, are captivated by the beauty of their surroundings, pondering the appeal of settling down in such a lovely locale. As they navigate the setting, they encounter the owner of a nearby "chagra" (farm), who invites them for refreshments, revealing a sense of community among the settlers. This initial exchange sets the tone for the story, hinting at the friendships, challenges, and cultural dynamics that will unfold in their new life as colonists. The chapter's descriptive passages not only paint a vivid picture of the landscape but also hint at the personal journeys the characters will undertake as they adapt to their new home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de German fiction -- 19th century PT Text DE Prosa Category: Novels Category: German Literature 392076 2025-08-12T12:56:19.868720 text/html 425711 2021-01-05T22:37:57 text/html 238317 2025-08-12T12:56:28.086660 application/epub+zip 242557 2025-08-12T12:56:23.451700 application/epub+zip 206453 2025-08-12T12:56:22.145708 application/epub+zip 515418 2025-08-12T12:56:31.583697 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 496783 2025-08-12T12:56:27.239680 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336953 2022-09-14T07:27:21.394747 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 366895 2025-08-12T12:56:19.213709 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 359116 2021-01-05T22:37:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19013 2025-08-12T12:56:31.712653 application/rdf+xml 23135 2025-08-12T12:56:22.650702 image/jpeg 4823 2025-08-12T12:56:22.395718 image/jpeg 137571 2021-01-05T22:37:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 147282 2021-01-05T22:37:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 234905 2025-08-12T12:56:19.913719 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 en.wikipedia de.wikipedia