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Norwegians, Swedes and More: Norway to Minnesota, Olson-Finstad
"Norwegians, Swedes and More" provides a synopsis of our ancestral family components; Norwegians and Swedes as well as those of French, German, English, and Canadian descent by way of the St. Lawrence Seaway in Quebec and upstate New York. Part I, Destination Dakota Territory, describes Loren's multifaceted family from all of the above backgrounds and finds them as homesteaders in Minnehaha County, "Dakota" [Dakota Territory, South Dakota]. Part II, Norway to Minnesota, is "all Norwegian" and finds Mavis' families homesteading in Lac qui Parle County in west central Minnesota, where they reached their final Vesterheim. This book is the third of six about these families, each containing the same core of material to set the stage for individual family presentations. Book Three provides descriptions and stories about Olson - Finstad ancestors and descendants of Mavis' families after beginning their lives in Hallingdal and Eidsvoll areas of Norway.
Roaring Into Our 20's
Thought-provoking perspectives from experts in library serials! Roaring Into Our 20’s: NASIG 2005 presents leading authorities in library serials providing their unique perspectives on the challenges of serials collection development and management, as well as their promising visions for the future. Marshall Keys, Regina Romano Reynolds, Steve Shadle, Carol Hixson, Paul Weiss, and a host of other top experts in serials gathered as presenters for the milestone twentieth anniversary conference of the North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) held in May 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The latest issues and thought-provoking strategies are explored, giving librarians of all types a firm g...
Two Oceans
For over two decades Two Oceans has been the pre-eminent book to which scientists, students, divers and beachcombers turn to identify and learn about marine life, from sponges to whales and seaweeds to dune forests. In this exuberantly colourful, fully revised fourth edition, over 2 000 species are now covered, names and other details have been updated to refl ect the latest taxonomy and many new photographs have been added.
Norwegians, Swedes and More
Norwegians, Swedes and More provides a synopsis of our ancestral family components; Norwegians and Swedes as well as those of French and English descent by way of the St. Lawrence Seaway in Quebec and upstate New York. Part I, Destination Dakota Territory, describes Loren's multifaceted family from all of the above backgrounds and finds them as homesteaders in Minnehaha County, 'Dakota' [Dakota Territory, South Dakota]. Part II, Norway to Minnesota, is 'all Norwegian' and finds Mavis' families all homesteading in Lac qui Parle County in west central Minnesota, some having spent months or years in Goodhue County on the eastern border of the state before reaching their final Vesterheim. This book is planned as the first of five or six about these families, each containing the same core of material to set the stage for individual family presentations. Book One presents descriptions and stories about the ancestors and descendants of pioneer Minnehaha County homesteaders Andrew Lifto and his wife Mary Jane Alguire. They represent the French, English, Canadian and upstate New York segment of Loren's family.
The Long Journey Home
'The Long Journey Home' is the latest touching, evocative saga from Wendy Robertson. Her previous novels include 'A Place Where Hope Lives', 'Riches of the Earth' and 'A Dark Light Shining'.
Not Welcome
A teenage boy, an only child, is forced to leave his German homeland and loving family. For the first time in his life he finds himself utterly alone and ill-prepared for what lies ahead. Armed only with a small suitcase, a ten-shilling note and his mother's advice echoing in his ears - 'Learn to speak English as quickly as you can' - he is gradually forced to face the shocking prospect of losing his home and family forever. This is the true story of Lutz Eichbaum's admirable achievement in navigating his way through World War II, one of the most treacherous and cruel periods in world history. He witnessed the drama and injustice of four traumatic historical events: the violence of Kristalln...
From Chains to Freedom
Edward Garth (1768-1823) , a convict, was transported from England to Norfolk Island in the southeastern Pacific (fairly near Australia) in 1788, and married Susannah Garth or Gourth, also a transported convict. They later moved to Hobart, Van Dieen's Land (now Tasmania). Descendants and relatives lived on Norfolk Island;, on Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and elsewhere.
Terra Australis
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Honesty's Daughter
A saga of a divided family and the unwanted child who reunites them. Honesty's Daughter is a compelling saga from Wendy Robertson that reaches out from Durham to Colorado Springs to wartime France, and links the lives, passions, tragedies and triumphs of a troubled family. Perfect for fans of Josephine Cox and Rosie Goodwin. 'Robertson handles skilfully a transitional world in which both values and people change. A heart-rending tale of love and hardship' - Lancashire Evening Post Carmel Benbow's first love has always been her garden and, since her husband's death, little else has occupied her. But her children, long-starved of a mother's affections are suffering. Seventeen-year-old Michael ...
