Oh, those wacky 19th Century Deutschlanders.

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Oh, those wacky 19th Century Deutschlanders.

Originally shared by Ian Smith

Odd German children's book from 19th century. http://io9.com/5913747/the-best-scenes-from-the-most-demented-german-childrens-book-ever-published
http://io9.com/5913747/the-best-scenes-from-the-most-demented-german-childrens-book-ever-published

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Florian “Babar” Rohrweck said…
Hey, it taught us a lot :D Struwelpeter FTW!
May 28, 2012 at 7:21 PM
Jason ON said…
What does 'struwelpeter' translate to in English?
May 28, 2012 at 7:25 PM
Olaf Fichtner said…
"Tangle Peter"? And yes, while it is a bit violent by today's standards, it taught children to eat their dishes, to behave etc...
May 28, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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