Two Hundred Years Ago: Or Life In New Sweden

By Emily Read

Book Overview

""Two Hundred Years Ago: Or Life In New Sweden"" is a historical fiction novel written by Emily Read and published in 1876. The book tells the story of the Swedish colonists who settled in Delaware in the 17th century and their struggles to establish a new life in the wilderness. The main character, Christina, is a young girl who travels with her family to the new colony and must adapt to a harsh new environment. The book explores themes such as love, family, and the hardships of pioneer life. The novel is based on historical events and provides a vivid portrayal of the daily life of the early Swedish settlers in America. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Swedish colonization of Delaware and the early days of America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166307468
• ISBN13: 9781166307462
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"