Finding The Way

Wellnitz, Alfred

ISBN 10: 0595315909 / ISBN 13: 9780595315901

Published by Iuniverse, Inc., 2004

Signed by author on half-title page. Covers and pages clean. ; FFT12D; 240 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 33452

Synopsis:

Prussian immigrant Karl Mueller undertook a long journey in order to reach his goal to homestead land in America, a journey which ends in the Dakota territory during the time of the 1876 Black Hills gold rush. Karl meets companion Heinrich Schlicter on the ship taking him on the first step of what becomes a seven year odyssey. The two remain friends and partners as they travel across the young country while Karl pursues his goal. Karl's first priority is to accumulate enough money to finance his homestead plans. The quest to accumulate the needed stake takes the two young men to Chicago's notorious meat-packing plants, to a Wisconsin lumber camp, and to the Black Hills gold rush. While in the Black Hills, Karl falls in love with a mixed blood Lakota woman who helps him redefine his goal and to understand who he really is. A blending of history and social issues with a compelling story makes Finding the Way entertaining and informative reading.

About the Author: Alfred Wellnitz grew up in rural South Dakota, served in the United States Navy and worked in technology as an electrical engineer. After retiring from engineering he worked as a real estate agent before deciding to become an author at age seventy-three. He has since published three novels and numerous short stories. Alfreds first novel Finding the Way was awarded an Honorable Mention in the 13th Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Awards and PushBack was a finalist in the ForeWord Reviews' Book of the Year Awards. Alfred now lives with his wife Joan in Bloomington Minnesota. 

Bibliographic Details

Title: Finding The Way
Publisher: Iuniverse, Inc.
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Signed: Signed by Author(s)