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Touching characterizations of a time gone by: courtship, first automobile in Johnny Butte, hero worship, etc.
Touching characterizations of a time gone by: courtship, first automobile in Johnny Butte, hero worship, etc.
by Vilhelm Moberg
Book 4 portrays the Nilsson family during the turmoil of the Civil War and Dakota Conflict and their prospering in the midst of Minnesota's growing Swedish community of the 1860s-90s. ... more
by Vilhelm Moberg
Book 3 focuses on Karl Oskar and Kristina as they adapt to their new homeland and struggle to survive on their new farm. ... more
by Vilhelm Moberg
Book 2 opens in the summer of 1850 as the emigrants disembark in New York City. Their journey to a new home in Minnesota Territory takes them by riverboat, steam wagon, Great Lakes steamship, and oxcart to Chisago County. ... more
Immigrant homesteaders speak only Norwegian causing interesting situations. Writings about children's games, escapades, school and work. ... more