Dr. Friedrich Wiese wrote this work as a guide for emigrants to America. It describes the conditions of the land and climate, the lifestyle of a settler in the 19th century, as well as proven regulations for newcomers. The volume remains an exciting and interesting read even today, transporting the reader to a time full of adventures and exotic experiences during the early years of the settlement of the North American continent. This is a reprint of the long out-of-print original edition from 1837.