Project Gutenberg 2017-07-21 Public domain in the USA. 113 Gerstäcker, Friedrich 1816 1872 Gerstacker, Friedrich Gerstäcker, Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Gerstaecker, Frederick Kreuz und Quer, Dritter Band Neue gesammelte Erzählungen Jay-hawkers -- König Zambiri -- Der Mexikaner -- Ein prize-fight oder Boxerkampf in Cincinnati. Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Kreuz und Quer, Dritter Band" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a collection of narratives written in the mid-19th century. This work explores life in the American South during the tumultuous period of the Civil War, focusing on the experiences of various characters as they navigate the complexities of loyalty, conflict, and community. The stories delve into themes of war and its impact on ordinary lives, contrasting perspectives of Union supporters and Confederate sympathizers. The opening of this narrative unfolds in Perryville, Arkansas, highlighting the transition of the town from a peaceful setting to a military encampment amidst the backdrop of the Civil War. We are introduced to a mix of characters, including local farmers and soldiers, who grapple with their loyalties amid the war's ferocity. Key discussions revolve around the impending military recruitments and the tension between different factions within the community, illustrating the deep divisions caused by the conflict. The scene is set for an exploration of personal motivations and the stark choices individuals must make as the war encroaches on their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. de German fiction -- 19th century PT Text Category: Short Stories Category: Historical Novels Category: German Literature Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 523371 2025-07-22T06:12:45.225490 text/html 504529 2024-10-23T02:23:01 text/html 275133 2025-07-22T06:12:50.829500 application/epub+zip 278589 2025-07-22T06:12:46.178474 application/epub+zip 274635 2025-07-22T06:12:45.705506 application/epub+zip 415947 2025-07-22T06:12:54.549454 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386902 2025-07-22T06:12:50.294445 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383219 2022-09-25T03:43:40.004586 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 481292 2025-07-22T06:12:44.549470 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 461471 2024-10-23T02:23:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17503 2025-07-22T06:12:54.677428 application/rdf+xml 14984 2025-07-22T06:12:45.780510 image/jpeg 2482 2025-07-22T06:12:45.744463 image/jpeg 259888 2025-07-22T06:12:45.272503 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