{"product_id":"friedrichsburg-9781477328804","title":"Friedrichsburg","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst published in Germany in 1867, this fascinating autobiographical novel of German immigrants on the antebellum Texas frontier provides a trove of revelations about the myriad communities that once called the Hill Country home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut it is Kearney’s introduction to Friedrichsburg that makes this volume a must-read for historians as well as descendants of these German immigrants…for descendants of German immigrants who wish to experience the kind of popular literature that entertained their ancestors, even the melodramatic episodes of this novel will be informative and entertaining. -- Betty Holland Wiesepape * Texas Books in Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslator's Note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriedrichsburg: Colony of the German \u003ci\u003eFürstenverein\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 1\u003cbr\u003e The Solitary Rider. The Wild Ones. Friedrichsburg. Early Morning Hour. The Lovers. The Major. The Two War Comrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 2\u003cbr\u003e The \u003ci\u003eFürstenverein\u003c\/i\u003e. Prince Carl Solms. The New Braunfels Colony. The Colonial Director Dr. Schubbert. The Cornfield. The Town. The Man from Frankfurt. The Quartermaster. The Cannons of the Verein. The Shawnee Indians. Supper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 3\u003cbr\u003e Kateumsi (the Archer). Call for Peace. The Path through the Wilderness. The Beautiful Valley. Laying out the Road. Ambush by the Comanches. The Saving Shot. The Night Camp. The Buffalo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 4\u003cbr\u003e The City of Austin. The Delegates. The Wild Horsemen. Scurvy. The Gathering of Herbs. The Rattlesnake. The Sick One. The Convalescence. The Nanny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 5\u003cbr\u003e The Slacker. The Stranger. The Mormons. The Three Happy Ones. The Miser. The Rats. The Invalid. Imagination. Death. The Gruesome Apparition. Ready Money. No Peace in the Grave. The Rat King.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 6\u003cbr\u003e The Delaware Indians. The Chief. Believed to Be Dead. The Request. The Hunting Horse. The Trial Shot. The Irreconcilable Enemy. The Ride through the Forest. Welcome. The Presents. The Wild Friend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 7\u003cbr\u003e The Settlement of the Mormons. The Bloodhound. The Bear. The Jaguar. The Fandango House. The Arrow Shots. The Hunt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 8\u003cbr\u003e Great Concern. The Old Peace Chief. The Wax Lanterns. Sudden Flight. The Mill. Springtime. The Flourishing City. The Grab. Munitions. The Cannons. The Night Music. The Old Friend. Coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 9\u003cbr\u003e The New City. Government Officials. Big Preparations. Day of Festivities. Grand Entrance of the Guests. The Proud Savage. The Parade. The Conclusion of Peace. The Feast. The Departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 10\u003cbr\u003e The Vicious Foe. The Challenge. Defiance. Hostile Appearance. Warning Shot. Caution. Fall Day. Lottery. Pleasure Ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 11\u003cbr\u003e The War Party. The Flight. The Storm. The Heroine. The Prisoner. The Honored One. The Triumphal Procession. The Grateful Indian. Undisturbed Tranquility. The Pleasure Trip. Good Advice. Freedom from Care. Charming Night Camp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 12\u003cbr\u003e Careless. Cry of Terror. Scalping. The Flight. Ruse. The Return. The Death Notice. Sympathy. Funeral Procession. Heavy Gait. Notification. Ill Foreboding. The Hearse. Composure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 13\u003cbr\u003e The Return Trip. Bad News. The Horror. Night of Love. Melancholy. Desire for Revenge. The Friendly Room. The Journey. The Delaware Chieftain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 14\u003cbr\u003e The Bear Hunt. Indian Sign. Concern. On the Look-out. The Lovely Young Lady. The Deadly Enemy. Blood. Dismay. Chase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 15\u003cbr\u003e Much Excitement. Foundation Day. Hurried Preparations for the Festival. Morning of the Festival. Laying of the Cornerstone. Celebratory Feast. The Dance. The Promenade. Sitting at the Fireplace. Alone. The Frightful Face. The Abduction. Anxiety. Despair. The Wild Friend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 16\u003cbr\u003e The Warriors. On the Trail. The Bandits. Deception. The Valley. The Cave. The Prisoner. The Posse of Revenge. The Wounded. The Departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 17\u003cbr\u003e The Enamored Savage. The Grey Bear. The Victor. The Friends. The Bound and Tied Captive. Passion. Horror. The Shot. Rescued. The News. The Return Trip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 18\u003cbr\u003e Dismay. The Messenger of Glad Tidings. Jubilation. Yearning. Reunion. The Welcome. The Abandoned Town. The Wedding Day. Presentation of Gifts. The Polonaise. The Honored Guest. Merriment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix: Chronological Bibliography of First Editions by Friedrich Armand Strubberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks Cited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"University of Texas Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408965673303,"sku":"9781477328804","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781477328804.jpg?v=1730504892","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/friedrichsburg-9781477328804","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}