NEW: A German-American Childhood in Old Canarsie, New York by Butecke, Kimball

Description: Stella Margaret Butecke, children's music teacher and granddaughter of German immigrants, lived from 1891 through 1983. Her charming memoir provides a primary historic source: recollections of her young life in Canarsie, a Brooklyn, New York, coastal town, recounted with the eye for detail and sensibility of a novelist. It was edited, with preface and epilogue, by her great niece, five-time author Martha Lowder Kimball. Our family published the book in Stella's honor, with an intent to share these priceless memories and sixty-five historic photos with those curious about simpler times in a colorful era punctuated by dramatic geographic and technological advances. It is a treasure for genealogists interested in the families who came from Germany from the mid-nineteenth century onward, populating New York or moving westward along the Great Lakes. It will be of particular interest to descendants of Behnckes, Buteckes, Doschers, Meyers, Tiedemanns, von Thadens, Weinhauers, Wuerstlins and related families. The 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" paperback book on quality glossy stock will be shipped for $3.50 at media rate to all US locations. I will ship to Europe as well through eBay's international shipping program but, because there is no international Media rate, I must mention, with apologies, that international shipment is ridiculously costly. This book cost us $20 each to produce because of the excellent paper stock and quality photos, so we're offering a bargain. Thanks so much for looking, and please pass the word to those you know who may have a connection to these stories, regions and/or families.

Price: 14.99 USD

Location: Jamestown, New York

End Time: 2025-02-03T09:37:17.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.63 USD