Background history of Norway, immigration, organizations and people in Norweigna-America.

A concise record of the struggles and achievements of the early settlers together with a narrative of what is now being done by the Norwegian-Americans of Illinois in the development of their adopted country

Volume 2.

A History of Norwegian Immigration to the United States by George T. Flom is a book that traces the origins and development of the Norwegian-American community from 1825 to 1848. Flom, a professor of Scandinavian languages and literatures, uses historical sources and personal narratives to document the experiences and challenges of the pioneers who left their homeland for a new life in America.

A history designed for college students, the author's objective being an account sufficiently brief to offer no difficulty from the point of view of time, & yet detailed enough to be convenient as a work of reference. Considerable space is given to modern literature. "An indispensable book."--NEW REPUBLIC. "A big book on a big theme."--NEW YORK TIMES. "A real contribution."--YALE REVIEW.