Norwegians in Wisconsin

by Richard J. Fapso

Book Overview

This perennially popular book, now revised and expanded with additional historical photos and documents, offers a concise introduction to Wisconsin's Norwegian immigrants. The narrative examines the mass migration of Norwegians from 1837, when Ole Nattestad became the first Norwegian settler in Wisconsin, to the late nineteenth century, when Norwegian immigration largely came to a close. This volume demonstrates the efforts of immigrants to balance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870203347
• ISBN13: 9780870203343
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society Press
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Wisconsin Norwegian Descendent

Being a Wisconsin norwegian descendent, this was a fantastic book. I enjoyed reading about places I was familiar with and pictured my grand parents and great grandparents living their daily lives. I am so very glad I purchased this. I learned some surprising information also.