Norwegian Pioneers in Illinois (Norwegian Emigration Literature) (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

In this e-book the achievements of a number of pioneering people, men and women are recalled and appreciated. These were the Norwegian settlers and workers who by their enterprise, industry and honesty helped building Illinois to what it is today. These were the early immigants who came to the United States and through their efforts brought their counties, townships, cities, and villages to rank second to none among those comprising this great and noble State. From their own lips we have the story of their lives and struggles. You will also find the names of many whose lives are worthy to be known and appreciated by coming generations. The book will tell how most of them, commencing life in poverty in Norway, by industry and economy have not only accumulated wealth, but by integrity and sterling character attained the highest standing in their communities.It will also tell how other Norwegian immigrants, with very limited opportunities for securing an education, have become learned, with an influence extending throughout the land. It will tell of people in every walk in life, who have striven to succeed, and records how that success has usually crowned their efforts. And it also will tell of many, very many, who not seeking the applause of the world, have pursued the even tenor of their way, content to have it said of them, "They have done what they could."Early on it also became necessary to recall how many of them left the plow and the anvil, left every trade and profession, and at their adopted country's call went forth to do or to die during the Civil War. Coming generations will appreciate this recollection and preserve it as a noteworthy treasure from the fact that it contains much that else would never have found its way into public records. Great care has been taken and every opportunity possibly given to those represented to insure correctness in what has been written. A glance at the pages of this volume will, no doubt, convince the reader that the author and his staff have been painstaking in gathering data and facts. They will also gladly acknowledge that many intelligent men and women have devoted both time and labor in order to assist them in obtaining such information as they needed for this tale of the history of Norwegians in Illinois.