This book examines a trans-Atlantic chain migration from a Norwegian fjord district to settlements in the nineteenth-century rural Upper Middle West and considers the social and economic conditions experienced in Europe as well as the immigrants' cultural adaptations to America.
#981091 in Books 2000-07-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.60 x .94 x 9.57l; 3.53 #File Name: 050028217X248 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Pricey but worth itBy M A SchultzThe color portraits that bring to life people who walked the earth a couple of thousand years ago are what this book is all about. They are amazing. I was surprised at how modern in technique some of the portraits appeared. The ones with notes written to or about the deceased person made it that much easier to believe that these images were once living; breathing people. I found the information about the portraits and the times in which they were made to be very interesting also. Probably not for recreational reading; but if you like ancient history; a very worthwhile read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Ancient faces come alive!By Derek R BellomoWow! The pictures in this book are absolutely stunning! It brings history alive.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Beautiful BookBy CustomerThis book was in VG condition. The portraits shoot you right back in time as you gaze into their eyes; so realistic--unlike other ancient stylized portraiture. I have seen a few of them in other books in my classical history collection; wonderful to see so many together in one tome.
