Urban Chronicles of a Whiskey Dealer in the Rising Midwest, penned by Joseph J. Mersman
In the heart of the 19th century, a German American immigrant named Joseph J. Mersman began a diary that would offer a unique picture of everyday life in the emerging Midwest urban centers. The diary, now known as "The Whiskey Merchant's Diary," was authored by Linda A. Fisher and published by Ohio University Press.
Joseph J. Mersman started his diary on March 10, 1873, at the age of twenty-three. His hometown in Germany saw a significant number of immigrants move to Cincinnati in the 1830s, and Mersman was among them.
The diary, small enough to fit into a coat pocket, covers Mersman's life in Cincinnati and later in St. Louis. It includes entries about work, play, eating, drinking, flirting, and dancing, providing a comprehensive view of urban life during that era.
Mersman aspired to become a self-made man, and his diary reflects his journey towards this goal. The book, written by an independent scholar, offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who was both a product and a shaper of his time.
For those interested in learning more about "The Whiskey Merchant's Diary," additional information can be found at http://www.worldcat.org/title/whiskey-merchants-diary-an-urban-life-in-the-emerging-midwest/oclc/76074264. The book subject revolves around urban life in the emerging Midwest, offering a fresh perspective on this period in American history.
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