Letters from Ole Rocksvold

Sharon Smith Bowen

ISBN 10: 0692919104 / ISBN 13: 9780692919101

Published by Sharon Bowen Jul 2017, 2017

About this Item

This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Containing dozens of never-before-published letters professionally translated from Norwegian, Letters from Ole Rocksvold is a biography of immigrant and Civil War veteran, Ole Rocksvold, written by his great granddaughter. Ole fought for the Union at the 'Hornets' Nest' at Shiloh, was a prisoner of war, and participated in several other battles. Fourteen poignant wartime letters are included, all but one sent to his sweetheart and future wife, Anne. A person of intelligence, determination, and conviction, he went on to be a successful farmer, postmaster, and father of ten. Having helped establish Glenwood Lutheran Church near Decorah, Iowa, Ole was an active participant in his community throughout his life. 514 pp. Englisch.

Seller Inventory # 9780692919101

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Letters from Ole Rocksvold
• Publisher: Sharon Bowen Jul 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692919104
• ISBN 13: 9780692919101
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 260W x 208H x 32D millimeters 260 millimeters width by 208 millimeters height by 32 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1313 grams

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Synopsis

Containing dozens of never-before-published letters professionally translated from Norwegian, Letters from Ole Rocksvold is a biography of immigrant and Civil War veteran, Ole Rocksvold, written by his great granddaughter. Ole fought for the Union at the "Hornets' Nest" at Shiloh, was a prisoner of war, and participated in several other battles. Fourteen poignant wartime letters are included, all but one sent to his sweetheart and future wife, Anne. A person of intelligence, determination, and conviction, he went on to be a successful farmer, postmaster, and father of ten. Having helped establish Glenwood Lutheran Church near Decorah, Iowa, Ole was an active participant in his community throughout his life.

About the Author

Sharon Bowen is a retired teacher and school counselor and lives in Wisconsin. She is married to Max Bowen, has one son, Nathan Kalmoe, and three stepdaughters, Joy Ochs, Anna Bowen, and Sara Bowen. She enjoys traveling to visit her children and grandchildren, volunteering, singing, reading, movies, walks, and bike rides.