"Letter of a German American Farmer ..."

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Hello Everyone!
Is there anybody out there who has read the book titled: "Letters of a
German American Farmer: Jurnjakob Swehn Travels to America" ?
This is the English version of a book focussing on a "...German
immigrant, on his way to a better life through ambition and hard work" -
based on hundrets of letters written in the early 20th century.
I am curious if this English version of the book really gives a good
understanding about that special "Mecklenburg" character and his "Low
German talks and feelings"

Any comments available on this ?

Best Regards
...und einen fr�hlichen Advent!
Richard Glischinski

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re:
I am curious if this English version of the book really gives a good
understanding about that special "Mecklenburg" character and his "Low
German talks and feelings"

Adalbert Goertz responds >>>>>>>>>>>>

We have the German version and, yes, it gives a good understanding.

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I have heard some good comments, via one of these lists. Have not read it myself. Is the book available in German?
Froehlichen Advent gleichfalls,
Ines

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Yes, Richard - und Alles -

Ich habe das Buch "Letters of a German- American Farmer" gelesen.

I have read the book and enjoyed it. I felt I was getting a lot of insight
into the experiences and attitudes my own ancestors from Pommern und
Preussen may have had.

Whether or not it is a true revelation of "Mecklenburger" character I will
never know - or I will have to take the word of a bilingual Mecklenburger
who has read the book.

We are all putting up Christmas decorations here now.

- Raymond Ziemer
    Warrenville, IL
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