Pathfinder for Norwegian Emigrants

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The translated writings of Johan Reinert Reiersen. The writings, first published in Norway in 1844, served as a practical guide for Norwegians looking to emigrate to America, and also served as an evaluation of the Western states. This was the first book of its kind ever published in Norway.

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The following is the table of contents from “Pathfinder for Norwegian Emigrants.”

  • Preface (Kenneth O. Bjork, pp. v-vi)
  • Translator’s Forward (Frank G. Nelson, pp. vii-xi)
  • Introduction (pp. 3-57)
  • Reiersen’s Foreword (pp. 58-84)
  • The Natural Scene (pp. 85-97)
  • Agriculture and Rural Economy (pp. 98-123)
  • Expanded Agriculture (pp. 124-139)
  • Commerce, Industries, Handicrafts (pp. 140-149)
  • Mining (pp. 150-157)
  • The Public Lands (pp. 158-167)
  • Geographic Description (pp. 168-174)
  • Relation of the States to the Union. Their Internal Government, Local Government (pp. 175-183)
  • The Republic of Texas (pp. 184-194)
  • The Norwegian Settlements (pp. 195-206)
  • Appendix 1: To My Sponsors in Eide and Adjacent Parishes (pp. 207-216)
  • Appendix 2: A Report from Texas (pp. 217-226)
  • Index (pp. 227-239)

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