Ein Mann by Joachim Nettelbeck

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Author Nettelbeck, Joachim, 1738-1824
Title Ein Mann
Des Seefahrers und aufrechten Bürgers Joachim Nettelbeck wundersame Lebensgeschichte von ihm selbst erzählt
Credits E-text prepared by Inka Weide, Constanze Hofmann, Markus Brenner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Ein Mann" by Joachim Nettelbeck is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The work recounts the author's life experiences from his childhood in Kolberg and his aspirations to become a sailor, detailing significant events from his youth, including family influences, early adventures, and struggles against adversity. The opening of the memoir introduces us to Nettelbeck's childhood memories, starting from his birth in Kolberg in 1738. He shares insights about his family background, describing his father's profession as a brewer and the affection he received from his community. As a child, he was captivated by maritime life, crafting small boats from scraps and aspiring to be a sailor, inspired by the stories he heard. However, he also recounts the difficult times faced by his community during a famine, illustrating his compassionate nature as he helped feed the hungry. Nettelbeck's vivid recollections set the stage for a life filled with adventure, challenges, and the pursuit of his dreams on the seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class CT: History: Biography
LoC Class DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
Subject Autobiographies
Subject Seafaring life
Subject Slave trade -- Africa
Subject Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Germany -- Prussia
Subject Nettelbeck, Joachim Christian, 1738-1824
Category Text
EBook-No. 23333
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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