Promise of America: A History of the Norwegian-American People
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Book Overview
In The Promise of America, historian Odd S. Lovoll tells the story of the thousands of Norwegian immigrants who gambled on a fresh start in the United States. Now, Lovoll has carefully revised this successful book to reflect new understandings of the Norwegian-American past, updating the story to today. Changes include additional photos, expanded treatment of the causes of migration, extensive details about the urban Norwegian-American experience,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0816633509
ISBN13:9780816633500
Release Date:May 1999
Publisher:University of Minnesota Press
Length:396 Pages
Weight:1.94 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 8.1" x 9.0"
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I find this book to be very well written, researched and valuable. It tells the immigrant story with grace and compassion, delving into the motivations, disappointments and successes of the generations. Not only those of Norwegian descent will understand the challenges and victories of immigrant people. It is a book that addresses common fears and the ways the community rises up to overcome adversity. It is worth rereading several times.
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