A History of Norwegian Immigration to the United States

From the Earliest Beginning Down to the Year 1848

von George Tobias Flom

408 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""A History of Norwegian Immigration to the United States: From the Earliest Beginning Down to the Year 1848"" is a comprehensive account of the Norwegian migration to the United States. Written by George T. Flom, the book explores the reasons behind the immigration, the challenges faced by the immigrants, and their contributions to American society. The book covers the period from the earliest Norwegian settlers in the New World to the year 1848, which marked the beginning of a significant increase in Norwegian immigration. Flom provides an in-depth analysis of the economic, social, and political factors that led to the migration of Norwegians to the United States, including the impact of the Napoleonic Wars, the decline of the Norwegian economy, and the lure of new opportunities in America. The book also explores the experiences of Norwegian immigrants in the United States, including their struggles to adapt to a new culture and language, their efforts to establish communities, and their contributions to various industries such as farming, fishing, and shipbuilding. Overall, ""A History of Norwegian Immigration to the United States"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Norwegian migration and its impact on American society.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Heimatkunde, Familiengeschichte, Nostalgie Heimatkunde
• ISBN: 9781432671686
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC