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The Scandinavian Language Institute is proud to have published "Family Sagas - Stories of Scandinavian Immigrants", inspired by the names on the Leif Erikson statue in Trondheim, Norway. Order your copy here. |
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Family Sagas - Stories of Scandinavian Immigrants The Making of Heros |
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Throughout history, men, women and families have ventured from their homelands in search of adventure,
opportunity or the possibility of a better life. This book is a collection of names, faces and stories of immigrants
who left Scandinavia for the promise of America. At its core are the people whose names appear on bronze plaques
surrounding the statue of Leif Erikson in Trondheim, Norway. This special compilation offers a fascinating glimpse
into their lives while honoring the spirit of individuals everywhere who have immigrated to unknown lands,
their sails filled with hope and courage.
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"I never met my grandmother. She died in 1939, many years before I was born. But her legacy to me has been filled with the richness of courage to carry on in the face of hardship, complete trust in the Almighty and a deep love for all things Norwegian." Cheryl Hoiseth, Evenston, Illinios, 1996 |
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