"The German Pioneers: A Tale of the Mohawk" by Friedrich Spielhagen is a historical story set in 18th-century America, highlighting the trials of German immigrants through the life of Lambert Sternberg, a young farmer balancing love, identity, and cultural conflicts as a wave of people come to America. The story begins with the arrival of German immigrants in New York Harbor in April 1758. Lambert finds himself drawn to assist these newcomers and is moved by the beauty and suffering of Catherine Weise. He feels obligated to help her, thus creating a profound connection between them. As they face challenges and societal pressures, the novel explores their growing relationship and their struggle to build a new life.
The German Pioneers: A Tale of the Mohawk
By Friedrich Spielhagen
Amidst a new land filled with both promise and prejudice, a young farmer’s compassion for a struggling immigrant woman sparks a journey of love and resilience.
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About the AuthorFriedrich Spielhagen was a German novelist, literary theorist and translator. He tried a number of careers in his early 20s, but at 25 began writing and translating. His best known novel is Sturmflut and his novel In Reih' und Glied was quite successful in Russia.
Friedrich Spielhagen was a German novelist, literary theorist and translator. He tried a number of careers in his early 20s, but at 25 began writing and translating. His best known novel is Sturmflut and his novel In Reih' und Glied was quite successful in Russia.
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