The Swedes of Greater Brockton

by Lloyd F. Thompson, James E. Benson, Lloyd F. Thompson

Book Overview

Swedes came to America filled with hope tempered by the uncertainties of new surroundings, customs, and language. The first Swede to arrive in Brockton, then North Bridgewater, was Daniel Larson (Lawson), in 1844. Since that time, Swedish immigrants and their descendants have left a profound and positive imprint on the character of this region.

With an excellent collection of more than two hundred vintage images, The Swedes of Greater Brockton tells...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738508519
• ISBN13: 9780738508511
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 9.2"