Author: | Philip J. Anderson | ISBN: | 9780873518826 |
Publisher: | Minnesota Historical Society Press | Publication: | November 1, 2012 |
Imprint: | Minnesota Historical Society Press | Language: | English |
Author: | Philip J. Anderson |
ISBN: | 9780873518826 |
Publisher: | Minnesota Historical Society Press |
Publication: | November 1, 2012 |
Imprint: | Minnesota Historical Society Press |
Language: | English |
Largely developed by Norwegians, Swedes, and Swedish-speaking Finns who spread in a short time across eight distinct settlements, the isolated community of Hovland, Minnesota, quickly established a reputation for its natural beauty and the lively activity and hospitality of its people. Excerpted and adapted from the book Norwegians and Swedes in the United States: Friends and Neighbors edited by Philip J. Anderson and Dag Blanck.
Largely developed by Norwegians, Swedes, and Swedish-speaking Finns who spread in a short time across eight distinct settlements, the isolated community of Hovland, Minnesota, quickly established a reputation for its natural beauty and the lively activity and hospitality of its people. Excerpted and adapted from the book Norwegians and Swedes in the United States: Friends and Neighbors edited by Philip J. Anderson and Dag Blanck.