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"Studien und Plaudereien. First Series" by Sigmon M. Stern is an introductory German language textbook designed for English-speaking children, written in the late 19th century. Specifically aimed at affluent American youth, this work provides a unique approach to learning German through conversational practice, vocabulary exercises, and cultural references of the period. The book utilizes a combination of German text and illustrations to engage young learners and foster their understanding of both the language and the broader German-speaking world. At the start of the text, readers are introduced to a classroom setting where Herr Meister, the teacher, guides his students Anna, Bella, and Louis through a series of interactive language exercises. In these exchanges, the students practice identifying colors, discussing seasons, and using basic vocabulary in complete sentences. The conversation includes examples of how to compare objects, ask questions, and express ideas, gradually buildi

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Transcriber's Preface

This book is an introduction to German for English-speaking
children. It was aimed at well-to-do American children of the late
19th century. Even though nearly the entire book is in German, an
English speaker can read the book cover-to-cover without any other
reference work. This is a remarkable feat of authorship.

This book has long been one of my favorites. I used it myself while
learning the German language. I've used it as a teaching aid when
tutoring German. I've really enjoyed rereading it while preparing the
present transcription.

The language is a little archaic, but is not terribly far from modern
German usage. Some footnotes note archaic forms in the text, but they
are by no means complete. Probably the most profound change has been a
decrease in formality. To today's ear, the children using »Sie« to
each other is most peculiar.

The references to contemporary people and popular culture provide a
distinctive and amusing insight into pre-war Germany. I'm particularly
amused by the numerous references to modern conveniences like gas
lights and pocket watches. Ja Fritz, we have not always had digital
wristwatches with electroluminescent backlighting...

Of notable interest to students of older German texts, is the table on
page 247 (the 2nd leaf of the Tables of Grammar), which shows Fraktur
and the old German Kurrentschrift along side the more familiar
Latin script. Hand written material of the time is written with
Kurrentschrift--one of the most difficult handwriting systems I've
ever had to read.

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