Gottlieb Mittelberger's Journey to Pennsylvania in the Year 1750 and Return to

Description: This book offers a vivid and unflinching account of 18th-century emigration from Germany to Pennsylvania. Through the eyes of the author, a German organist and schoolmaster who made the arduous journey himself, we witness the harsh realities faced by those seeking a better life in the New World. The narrative delves into the deceptive practices of "newlanders," individuals who lured unsuspecting Germans with false promises of prosperity, only to sell them into indentured servitude upon arrival. The author paints a grim picture of the transatlantic voyage, plagued by disease, overcrowding, and treacherous conditions, leading to immense suffering and death, particularly among young children. Beyond the perils of the journey, the book explores the challenges of life in colonial Pennsylvania, where immigrants faced grueling labor, cultural alienation, and religious diversity that often clashed with their traditional beliefs. The author's observations extend to the social, legal, and economic aspects of Pennsylvania, providing a unique perspective on the complexities of colonial society. Ultimately, this book serves as a cautionary tale, exposing the exploitation and hardship endured by German immigrants in their pursuit of the American dream, and offering valuable insights into the historical context of immigration and indentured servitude in colonial America. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Original Language: English

Country/Region of Manufacture: America

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Intended Audience: Adults

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Book Title: Gottlieb Mittelberger's Journey to Pennsylvania in the Year 1750 and Return to Germany in the Year 1754 (Classic Reprint)

Number of Pages: 134 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Publication Year: 2015

Topic: General, Customs & Traditions

Item Height: 0.3 in

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: Social Science, Literary Collections, History

Item Weight: 6.7 Oz

Item Length: 9 in

Author: Gottlieb Mittelberger

Item Width: 6 in

Format: Trade Paperback