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History of the Norwegian Settlements (years 1830-1870 Upper Midwest USA) by Hjalmar Rued Holand

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• History of the Norwegian Settlements: A translated and expanded version of the 1908 De Norske Settlementers Historie and the 1930 Den Siste Folkevandring Sagastubber fra Nybyggerlivet i Amerika 
  By Hjalmar Rued Holand

  Translated by Malcolm Rosholt and Helmer M. Blegen, Co-edited by Jo Ann B. Winistorfer and Deb Nelson Gourley
  Chapter supplements, layout and graphic design, 32-page colored map insert and 3,800 name index by Deb Nelson Gourley
  Published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing
  

  • 512 pages including 32 in full color, 6" x 9", 63 chapters in English
  • Fully illustrated, lithographs from 1890 and 1892, USA maps from 1901
  • Current 18 fylker (district) and 433 kommuner (municipality) maps of Norway
  • Index list of 3,800 Norwegian immigrants in U.S.A between 1830-1870
  • Norwegian American Genealogy Resource, Norway emigrant immigrant
  • Hardcover and Smyth sewn for highest quality
  • ISBN: 978-0-9760541-1-5
  • © 2006, Printed in U.S.A.

  WINNER of two National Awards, History of the Norwegian Settlements provides an engaging and enthusiastic depiction of the struggles as well as the triumphs of pioneer life in the Upper Midwest during 1830 - 1870. The 63-chapter non-fiction book lets readers trace the trails of 3,800 indexed immigrants through Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas as they explore new frontiers and tame the wilderness. Along the way lurk killer diseases, grasshopper plagues, prairie fires and loneliness.

  Contents

  EARLY EXPEDITIONS and SETTLEMENT 
  Ch. 1 The Vinland Expeditions
  Ch. 2 The Norwegian Pioneer
  Ch. 3 Cleng Peerson, Father of Norwegian-American Immigration
  Ch. 4 From New York to the West
  Ch. 5 Fox River Settlement, northern Illinois
  Ch. 6 Chicago, northeastern Illinois
  WISCONSIN 
  Ch. 7 Muskego Settlement, Milwaukee County, south eastern Wisconsin
  Ch. 8 Jefferson Prairie Settlement, Rock County, Wisconsin, and Long Prairie Settlement, Boone County, Illinois
  Ch. 9 Rock Prairie (Luther Valley) Settlement, Rock County, Wisconsin
  Ch. 10 Koshkonong Settlement, eastern Dane and western Jefferson Counties, Wisconsin
  Ch. 11 Norway Grove Settlement, Dane County, Wisconsin, and Columbia County, Wisconsin
  Ch. 12 Ashippun, Rock River, and Pine Lake Settlements, southeastern Wisconsin
  Ch. 13 Wiota Settlement and the Lead Miners, Lafayette County, Wisconsin
  Ch. 14 Blue Mounds Settlement (Dodgeville, Otter Creek and Castle Rock), Iowa, and Grant Counties, Wisconsin
  Ch. 15 Winchester Settlement, Racine County, southeastern Wisconsin
  Ch. 16 The Indian Land, western Waupaca and northeast Portage Counties, Wisconsin
  Ch. 17 Mt. Morris Settlement, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
  Ch. 18 Oldest Valdres Colony in America, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
  Ch. 19 Ephraim, Door County, northeastern Wisconsin
  Ch. 20 Southern Door County (Sturgeon Bay, Hainesville and Clay Banks), Wisconsin
  Ch. 21 Roch-a-Cree (Roche-a-Cri) Colony, Adams County, central Wisconsin
  Ch. 22 Lemonweir Settlement, Juneau County, central Wisconsin
  Ch. 23 Crawford and Vernon Counties, southwestern Wisconsin
  Ch. 24 Rush River Settlement, between St. Croix and Pierce Counties, western Wisconsin
  Ch. 25 Most heavily populated Norwegian area in U.S., western Wisconsin
  Ch. 26 La Crosse County, western Wisconsin
  Ch. 27 Black River Falls, Jackson County, western Wisconsin
  Ch. 28 Trempealeau Valley and surroundings, Trempealeau County, western Wisconsin
  Ch. 29 Lyster Colony in Buffalo County, western Wisconsin
  Ch. 30 Chippewa Valley, northern Eau Claire and southern Chippewa Counties, western Wisconsin
  IOWA and MINNESOTA 
  Ch. 31 First Norwegians in Iowa and Minnesota
  Ch. 32 Clayton and Allamakee Counties, northeastern Iowa
  Ch. 33 Winneshiek County, northeastern Iowa
  Ch. 34 Houston County and eastern Fillmore County, southeastern Minnesota
  Ch. 35 Setesdal, western Fillmore County, southeastern Minnesota
  Ch. 36 Bloomfield Settlement, Fillmore and Mower Counties, southeastern Minnesota
  Ch. 37 Bear Creek Settlement, Mower County, southeastern Minnesota
  Ch. 38 Little Turkey and Crane Creek Settlements, Chickasaw County, northeastern Iowa
  Ch. 39 Clausen’s Big Colony, Iowa and Minnesota border
  Ch. 40 St. Ansgar and surroundings, Mitchell County, northern Iowa
  Ch. 41 Six Mile Grove and Adams, Mower County, southern Minnesota
  Ch. 42 Worth and Winnebago Counties, northern Iowa
  Ch. 43 Freeborn and Waseca Counties, southern Minnesota
  Ch. 44 Faribault County, southern Minnesota
  Ch. 45 McGregor, Clayton County, northeastern Iowa
  Ch. 46 Stavanger and Hordaland colony, Story, Hamilton and Hardin Counties, central Iowa
  Ch. 47 Norway Settlement, Benton County, and Calamus Settlement, Clinton County, eastern Iowa
  Ch. 48 Lykkensborg Village, Hennepin County, Minnesota
  Ch. 49 St. Peter area and Nicollet County, Minnesota
  Ch. 50 Christiania Settlement, Dakota, Scott and Rice Counties, Minnesota
  Ch. 51 Big Goodhue County colony, Minnesota
  Ch. 52 East and West St. Olaf colonies, Olmsted County, Minnesota
  Ch. 53 Main community of Gudbrandsdøler in America, Brown and Watonwan Counties, southwestern Minnesota
  Ch. 54 Jackson County and the 24 August 1862 Belmont Massacre, southwestern Minnesota
  Ch. 55 Largest Norwegian Settlement in America, central Minnesota
  Ch. 56 Norway Lake and surroundings, Kandiyohi County, central Minnesota
  Ch. 57 The Indian war of 1862-65
  Ch. 58 The first large prairie settlement
  Ch. 59 The grasshopper plague
  Ch. 60 The Land of a Thousand Lakes
  Ch. 61 When law and order came to Grant County, Minnesota
  DAKOTA 
  Ch. 62 When Dakota was settled
  Ch. 63 The Red River Valley, western Minnesota

• Hjalmar Rued Holand deserves credit for being one of only a few who gave us documentation of the Norwegians’ first years in the U.S. While Holand may at times be criticized for his reliance on secondary rather than primary sources, his book provides an engaging and enthusiastic depiction of the struggles as well as the triumphs of pioneer life. His stories will appeal to a broad spectrum of interest levels, from the grass roots to academia. This publication is an important milestone, one that will serve as a foundation for future generations of Norwegians on both sides of the Atlantic. This new book will create discussion, proof of important work done.
  — Steinar Opstad, Ph.D., Sarpsborg, Norway, Norwegian scholar and writer

  Hjalmar Rued Holand captured on paper the captivating sagas of the early Norwegian immigrants and the settlements they established across the Upper Midwest. This translation of Holand’s writing lets readers trace the trails of their ancestors through Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas as they explore new frontiers and build new communities. Along the way lurk killer diseases, grasshopper plagues, prairie fires and loneliness. Thanks to this book, countless Norwegian- Americans will be able to learn more about their own heritage from the pioneer sagas recorded here and to pass these stories down to their children and grandchildren.
  — Walter F. Mondale, Minnesota, former U.S. Vice President, 2005 Norway Centennial Chairman

  History of the Norwegian Settlements gives today’s generations of Norwegian-Americans fresh insight into their heritage. This new 512-page, hard-cover book details the unprecedented migration of the Norse people to America in the 19th and early 20th centuries and their struggles to build a better future. Holand’s translation also describes the importance of faith and worship to the new immigrants. The impact of the pioneer pastors to the settlers and their new communities is beyond measure. Indeed, some such as Pastor C. L. Clausen explored new territories and established colonies to help the new arrivals.
  — Pastor Jens Dale, Norway, 2002-05 at Mindekirken in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Deb Nelson Gourley presents Kings of Norway (book includes 3 audio CDs) by Anders Kvåle Rue

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• Deb Nelson Gourley presents Kings of Norway
  Text and illustrations by Anders Kvåle Rue
  

  Simplification of text by Kari Grønningsæter
  English translations by Jim Skurdall
  Audio on CDs by Anders Kvåle Rue (Norwegian) and Alexander Knud Huntrods (English)
  Published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing
  

  • Bilingual English Norwegian text in the same book
  • Book includes 3 audio bilingual English Norwegian CDs
  • 128 pages all in full color, 6" x 9", fully illustrated
  • Hardcover and Smyth sewn for highest quality
  • ISBN: 978-0-9760541-2-2
  • © 2006, Book and CDs all "Made in America"

  Kings of Norway and its accompanying 3 CDs feature bilingual text, bilingual audio, and full colored illustrations of 57 kings and 1 queen who ruled Norway from circa 875 to present. Utilizing visual art along with both written and audio storytelling allows the non-fiction book to be used as a unique language-learning tool. Appealing to readers of all ages on both sides of the Atlantic, the dual English and Norwegian language format is ideal for first-year Norwegian classes, language camps, and heritage and cultural programs. The 128-page, full-colored, hard-cover book includes the bilingual text and singing of both Astri, My Astri and Astri, Mi Astri by Klang Male Chorus Lillehammer, Norway. Made in America.

  Excerpt

  Harald Fairhair – English Version

  Harald was one of many petty kings in Viking Age Norway. Snorri Sturluson writes in Heimskringla that one day Harald sent some of his men to a beautiful maiden named Gyda. They were to ask her if she would become Harald’s mistress. Gyda replied that she was only interested in him if he became king of all of Norway! When Harald heard this, he decided to unite Norway into one kingdom. He would not cut his hair, he said, until the task was completed.
  At Hafrsfjord, not far from where Stavanger lies today, Harald won the decisive battle. Now the kingdom was his and he could cut his long hair. After this, people called him Harald Fairhair.
  Harald had a number of wives and many sons, and they helped him rule the land.
  
  
  

  Harald Harfågre – Norwegian Version

  Harald var en av mange småkonger i vikingtidens Norge. Snorre Sturluson skriver i Heimskringla at Harald en dag sendte noen av mennene sine til ei vakker jente som het Gyda. De skulle spørre henne om hun ville bli Haralds kjæreste. Gyda svarte at hun bare var interessert i ham dersom han ble konge over hele Norge! Da Harald hørte dette, bestemte han seg for å samle Norge til ett rike, og sa at han ikke skulle klippe håret før det var fullført.
  Ved Hafrsfjord, ikke langt fra der Stavanger ligger i dag, vant Harald det endelige slaget. Nå var riket hans og han kunne klippe det lange håret sitt. Etter dette kalte folk ham for Harald Hårfagre.
  Harald hadde flere koner og fikk mange sønner, og de hjalp ham med å styre landet.

  Contents

  Harald Fairhair – Harald Hårfagre; Eirik Bloodaxe – Eirik Blodøks; Haakon the Good – Håkon den Gode; Harald Graycloak – Harald II Gråfell; Olaf I Tryggvason – Olav I Tryggvason; Saint Olaf II – Olav II den Hellige; Svein Alfivason; Magnus I the Good – Magnus I den Gode; Harald III Hardruler – Harald III Hardråde; Magnus II Haraldsson; Olaf III the Gentle – Olav III Kyrre; Magnus III Barelegs – Magnus III Berrføtt; Eystein I Magnusson – Øystein I Magnusson; Sigurd I the Crusader – Sigurd I Jorsalfar; Magnus IV the Blind – Magnus IV Blinde; Harald IV Gilchrist – Harald IV Gille; Sigurd II Mouth – Sigurd II Munn; Inge I the Hunchback – Inge I Krokrygg; Eystein II Haraldsson – Øystein II Haraldsson; Haakon II the Broadshouldered – Håkon II Herdebrei; Magnus V Erlingsson; Sverre Sigurdsson; Haakon III Sverresson; Inge II Bårdsson; Haakon IV Haakonsson; Magnus VI Lawmender – Magnus VI Lagabøte; Eirik II the Priest-Hater – Eirik II Prestehater; Haakon V Longlegs – Håkon V Langbein; Magnus VII Eriksson – Magnus VII Smek; Haakon VI Magnusson; Olav IV Haakonsson; Margaret I – Margrete I; Eric III of Pomerania – Erik III av Pommern; Christopher of Bavaria – Christoffer av Bayern; Carl I Knutsson Bonde; Christian I; Hans; Christian II the Tyrant – Christian II Tyrann; Frederik I; Christian III; Frederik II; Christian IV; Frederik III; Christian V; Frederik IV; Christian VI; Frederik V; Christian VII; Frederik VI; Christian Frederik; Carl II (XIII); Carl III (XIV) Johan; Oscar I; Carl IV (XV); Oscar II; Haakon VII; Olaf V – Olav V; Harald V

   

• Deb Nelson Gourley has assembled a team of winning contemporary artists, working in visual art and the art of first-rate storytelling, as they retell in fresh ways the sagas of ancient Norwegian kings. The dual language format allows readers of English as well as Norwegian to savor the stories, and use the book as a unique language-learning tool.
  —Harley Refsal, Professor, Scandinavian Folk Art, Scandinavian Studies, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa

  Astri My Astri Publishing has created nothing less than a masterpiece with this beautiful book featuring illustrations and brief descriptions of 58 different Norwegian monarchs, written in both English and Norwegian. Kings of Norway and its accompanying 3 CDs are ideal for first-year Norwegian classes, language camps, and heritage and cultural programs. The book is a stroke of genius, appealing to readers of all ages on both sides of the Atlantic.
  —Steinar Opstad, Ph.D., Norwegian scholar and writer, Sarpsborg, Norway

  This unique bilingual book, written and illustrated by Anders Kvåle Rue, presents a brief history of the 57 kings and one queen who ruled Norway from circa 875 to the present. Three accompanying CDs by native English and Norwegian speakers adds to the book’s impact as a history and language resource. This book is another outstanding contribution by Deb Nelson Gourley's Astri My Astri Publishing to the field of Norwegian-American studies.
  —Arne Brekke, Ph.D., Comparative Germanic Indo-European Linguistics, Grand Forks, North Dakota

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