O. Meyer in _Uhle's Kalender_ for 1916.
PREFACE.
The primary purpose of this work is to give an idea of the dialect which
has been developed by the German-speaking element in Brazil.
As comparatively little is known by the English-speaking public
concerning the history, location and relative importance of the German
element in Brazil (judging from extant English publications referring to
the subject), the main part of the work has been preceded by a chapter
dealing with these particular phases. This first chapter is also
intended to prepare the reader to form a reasonable estimate of the
comparative importance and extent of the dialect under discussion in the
main part of the work.
In connection with this study the author is particularly indebted to the
well-known authority on German American cultural relations and
conditions, Professor Marion Dexter Learned, of the University of
Pennsylvania. It was at his suggestion and under his constant help and
advice that the plan was carried out.
While on a trip of investigation in Brazil the writer was furnished
important information and material by Friedrich Sommer, _Direktor_ of
the "Banco Allemao Transatlantico" of Sao Paulo; Henrique Bamberg of Sao
Paulo; Otto Specht, _Chefe da Seccao de Publicidade e Bibliotheca_ of
the "Secretaria da Agricultura" of Sao Paulo; Johann Potucek,
Austro-Hungarian Consul in Curityba; J.
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