Letters from America: Cleveland Germans in the 19th century

Family history is riddled with surprising discoveries, including family
letters that offer insights into a way of life now forgotten. Claire Gebben, author of The Last of the Blacksmiths, reveals the elaborate process of translating letters written by German immigrants, her adventures practicing 19th century artisan crafts, and her research travels in Germany, all of which culminated in the historical novel that brings to life the bustle and boom of Cleveland’s early years.