02706nam 2200601Ia 450 991045789030332120200520144314.00-8166-8170-8(CKB)1000000000347279(EBL)310155(OCoLC)171126445(SSID)ssj0000282387(PQKBManifestationID)11233200(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000282387(PQKBWorkID)10316749(PQKB)11589896(MiAaPQ)EBC310155(MdBmJHUP)muse33435(Au-PeEL)EBL310155(CaPaEBR)ebr10151139(CaONFJC)MIL523322(EXLCZ)99100000000034727920780606d1978 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrNorway to America[electronic resource] a history of the migration /by Ingrid Semmingsen ; translated by Einar HaugenMinneapolis University of Minnesota Pressc19781 online resource (230 p.)Translation of Drøm og dåd.0-8166-1000-2 0-8166-0842-3 Includes bibliographical references and index.Preface; Contents; Migration; The Sloop Restauration, 1825; Pioneers; Exodus, 1836-65; Land of Freedom and Opportunity, the 1850's; The Long Journey; Years of Trial and Triumph; A Pioneer Society; Encountering Americans; The Big Families; Change and Unrest, 1865-1915; The Fabulous Land; Norway in America; Politics and Organizations; The Immigrants Become Americans; The Emigrants and the Homeland; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index;This book tells the story of the migration as it affected both countries and investigates the reasons for "American Fever." The story ends with a discussion of the ways in which Norwegian-Americans retain their ties to Norway. The book was first published in Norway as Dröm og Dad (Dream and Deed), in observance of the 150th anniversary of the departure of the first emigrant ship for America. This is an excellent way to celebrate one of the strongest ethnic heritages in America.Norwegian AmericansHistoryNorwegiansUnited StatesNorwayEmigration and immigrationElectronic books.Norwegian AmericansHistory.Norwegians973.043982973/.04/3982Semmingsen Ingrid1910-1995.1044855MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910457890303321Norway to America2470732UNINA