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Alfred von Hofacker tells his story

Von Hofacker recounts what happened to his father, Cäsar von Hofacker, and his own experiences that led to his coming to Switzerland.

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Alfred von Hofacker tells his story

Von Hofacker recounts what happened to his father, Cäsar von Hofacker, and his own experiences that led to his coming to Switzerland.

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