A History of the SwedishAmericans of Minnesota, Vol 1 Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
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- Title
- A History of the SwedishAmericans of Minnesota, Vol 1 Classic Reprint
- Author
- A. E. Strand
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 133182320X
- ISBN 13
- 9781331823209
- Item weight
- 619 grams
From frontier to community: the Swedish settlers of Minnesota, their churches, and the trials they faced.
This edition assembles a vivid look at Swedish‑American life in Minnesota, tracing early arrivals, farming settlements, and the growth of Lutheran congregations across the state. It highlights how communities formed, built churches, and organized around shared faith, even as they navigated a challenging frontier and wartime danger.
The text details the spread of congregations from Duluth to the southern counties, naming towns, pastors, and church properties. It also recounts the harsh experiences of 1862, when settlers faced attacks, the courage of individuals and families, and the lasting impact on local life. Along the way, it sketches the pattern of immigration, settlement, and eventual rebuilding, revealing a people who preserved their culture while adapting to a new land.- How Swedish Lutherans organized across Minnesota, including key churches, properties, and leaders.
- The roles of pastors and congregations in sustaining community life on the frontier.
- The 1862 conflicts with Native tribes and the resilience shown by families.
- The movement of settlers eastward during danger and their gradual return after stability returned.
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