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Henry H. Fick
1849–1935
A German-born teacher, poet, and writer who helped preserve German-American culture in the United States, he spent decades turning language, literature, and everyday life into books for students and families. His work reflects both a love of learning and the experience of building a life between two worlds.
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Hin und Her: Ein Buch für die Kinder
by Henry H. Fick
About the author
Born in Lübeck, Germany, on August 16, 1849, Henry H. Fick emigrated to the United States as a teenager and eventually became a teacher of German in Cincinnati's public schools. He later earned a Ph.D. and became known not only as an educator, but also as a poet, author, and active figure in German-American cultural life.
Fick wrote for both adults and children, and several of his books were designed to make reading enjoyable and instructive for young German-speaking readers. He was also a serious collector of German-American books and pamphlets, building a library that reflected his long commitment to preserving the history and literature of German Americans.
He died in Chicago on March 23, 1935. Today, he is remembered as a teacher, literary figure, and book collector whose work helped document and sustain a rich immigrant cultural tradition.