Cincinnati, or, The mysteries of the West

by Emil Klauprecht

The writing evokes scenes from mid-19th century theatrical melodramas, with evil villains, pure and innocent damsels in distress, a noble hero, wrongfully accused of a terrible crime, Written in German The author used the story to poke fun at his political opponents and to recruit the new immigrants to support his Republican political views and his liberal, anti-slavery ideals.