Article Title

Traugott Bromme and The State of Maine

Authors

Richard L. Bland Ph.D., University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Publication Date

1-1-2015

Document Type

Research Note

First Page

102

Last Page

112

Abstract

In the mid-1800's many Germans emigrated to the United States. It was a new world to them. Traugott Bromme, one of their fellow countrymen who had traveled to the United States, came upon the idea of writing a handbook for emigrants. This book, which went through a number of editions, described each state in the hope that arriving Germans who spoke little or no English would not be at a complete loss regarding the most suitable place for them to settle. The passage featured here is Bromme’s 1848 description of the state of Maine. Richard L. Bland, PhD is a retired archaeologist, formerly of the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History. His research interest is in Alaska, and more specifically Russian America, which dates from approximately 1741 to 1867. Traugott Bromme’s handbooks were produced during that time frame, stimulating his interest.

Recommended Citation

Bland, Richard L.. "Traugott Bromme and The State of Maine." Maine History 49, 1 (2015): 102-112. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistoryjournal/vol49/iss1/5