Westward We Came: A Norwegian Immigrant's Story, 1866-1898

by Harold B. Kildahl, Erling E. Kildahl (Editor)

Overview

Westward We Came is a memoir of Harold B. Kildahl, Sr. and his family pulling up roots in Norway and immigrating to the United States in 1866. It is a vivid description of their travels and settlement in southern Minnesota. Westward We Came is an authentic depiction of difficult pioneer life-true Americana, including the hardships as well as the joys of that time and place.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781557534712
Publisher:	Purdue University Press
Publication date:	03/31/2008
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Erling E. Kildahl is the youngest and only surviving child of the author. He earned a BA from Jamestown College in 1940. After attending the Pasadena Playhouse School of Theater, he came to Purdue University as an Instructor and Director and taught speech, theatre, and drama for over three decades.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
IN TRANSIT
MINNESOTA
GOODHUE COUNTY
NORTHFIELD
GRAND FORKS INTERLUDE
MARSHALL COUNTY
DAKOTA TERRITORY
MINNESOTA AGAIN
NORTHFIELD
MINNEAPOLIS
AFTERWORD
NOTES