Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Giants in the Earth Giants in the Earth O. E. Rølvaag The novel describes struggle of Norwegian settlers in eastern South Dakota, based on the actual lives of the author's parents in law. The settlers make progress, then face further problems, such as g… OL12394883W
Norwegians in Michigan Norwegians in Michigan Clifford Davidson x, 158 p. : 22 cm OL15596428W
The floating city The floating city Pamela Ball Amdist the political upheaval in 1895 Hawaii, a Norwegian fortuneteller named Eva Hanson stands accused of murder. OL15842836W
A hundred and one days A hundred and one days Åsne Seierstad A Hundred and One Days is a fascinating and insightful account of the Iraq War. The author details the frustrations and dangers journalists faced trying to uncover the truth behind the all-pervasive … OL16026050W
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler The Boys Who Challenged Hitler Phillip M. Hoose At the outset of World War II, Denmark did not resist German occupation. Deeply ashamed of his nation's leaders, fifteen-year-old Knud Pedersen resolved with his brother and a handful of schoolmates … OL20683403W
The Yukon Relief Expedition and the journal of Carl Johan Sakariassen The Yukon Relief Expedition and the journal of Carl Johan Sakariassen Carl John Sacarisen "As cold weather came on in the autumn of 1897, not all the news from the camps was of gold and glory. Provisions were inadequate to feed the miners in the Yukon District, surely starvation would set… OL6212067W
A history of the Norwegians of Illinois A history of the Norwegians of Illinois A. E. Strand The first half of the book is a collection of stories from pioneer life and local histories. The second half contains numerous brief histories of Norwegian churches, histories of other societies, 19 … OL7711914W
A History of Norwegian Immigration to the United States (Heritage Classic) A History of Norwegian Immigration to the United States (Heritage Classic) George T. Flom 427 p. : 22 cm OL8759344W
Lake Wobegon Days (lake wobegon days) Lake Wobegon Days (lake wobegon days) Garrison Keillor Par un écrivain connu pour sa collaboration au New Yorker, une chronique humoristique et tendre concernant une petite bourgade du Minnesota de 1830 à nos jours. Les Américains en ont fait un best-sel… OL9455362W