Geld und Erfahrung by Max Eyth

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By Amy Alvarez Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Young Adult
Eyth, Max, 1836-1906 Eyth, Max, 1836-1906
German
"Geld und Erfahrung" by Max Eyth is a semi-autobiographical narrative written in the early 20th century. The work recounts the author's extensive life experiences as an engineer who travels through various countries, primarily focusing on America and Egypt, to introduce innovative agricultural machinery. It offers readers a glimpse into the author'...
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book, we learn about Max Eyth's determination to succeed as he seeks to introduce steam plows to America after his time in Egypt. The narrative introduces his interactions with various characters, including a colonel and an Englishman, who provide a backdrop of both camaraderie and caution regarding business dealings in the New World. Eyth's initial challenges in establishing himself in a foreign land, coupled with humorous anecdotes, set the tone for a journey marked by mishaps, learning experiences, and the contrast between his engineering ambitions and the vibrant chaos of post-Civil War America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Emily Campbell
1 month ago

As a long-time reader of this genre, the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.

Oliver Clark
4 months ago

I wasn’t planning to read this, yet it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. This was both informative and enjoyable.

Donna Harris
4 months ago

This caught my eye instantly and the depth of coverage exceeded my expectations. Absolutely essential reading.

Christopher Flores
1 month ago

I wasn’t planning to read this, yet the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. I’ll be referencing this again soon.

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