History Book

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
written by Hjalmar Rued Holand
Translated by Malcolm Rosholt and Helmer M. Blegen

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Walk-in orders at the Mindekirken church office
E. Franklin at 10^th Ave So, Minneapolis, MN (entrance facing E. Franklin)
Parking lot entrances from 10th Ave S or from E. 21st St.
(924 E 21^st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404) (612) 874-0716

Price: $39.95 payable to Mindekirken/Utegruppa 
Check or cash only.
All books must be picked up at church office (by appointment).  

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

Published by Astri My Astri Publishing

History of the Norwegian Settlements provides an engaging and enthusiastic depiction of the struggles as well as the triumphs of pioneer life. The 63 chapter book lets readers trace the trails of 3800 indexed immigrants through Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas as they explore new frontiers and build new communities. New off the press in May 2006, the 512-page book includes old 1901 maps, lithographs, and a 32-page full colored insert containing 18 fylker (district) and 433 kommuner (municipality) maps of Norway.

 “History of the Norwegian Settlements is an important milestone, one that will serve as a foundation for future generations of Norwegians on both sides of the Atlantic.” —Professor Steinar Opstad, Norway

 “Thanks to this book, countless Norwegian-Americans will be able to learn more about their own heritage from the pioneer sagas recorded here.” —Walter F. Mondale, Minnesota, former U.S. Vice President

 “Holand’s book details the unprecedented migration of the Norse people to America . . . The impact of the pioneer pastors to the settlers and their new communities is beyond measure.” —Pastor Jens Dale, Norway

 The book price of $39.95 is the normal retail price; however, each book purchased from Mindekirken will raise $10 for the church and save the purchaser $10 in S&H. Books sold through this program must be picked up from the church office during normal business hours or at the time of purchase if a special event.

You can reserve a book on the internet (see form above) for pick-up later at the church office. 

Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Utegruppa. (Grounds Maintenance Group)

The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church ·  924 E. 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55404-2952 ·  (612)874-0716