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A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Very good. Dust jacket intact. No markings on pages.”
Era
1800s
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Young Adults, Adults
ISBN
9780873516365

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Minnesota Historical Society Press
ISBN-10
0873516362
ISBN-13
9780873516365
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70485701

Product Key Features

Book Title
I Go to America : Swedish American Women and the Life of Mina Anderson
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Women, Emigration & Immigration, Women's Studies, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Joy K. Lintelman
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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Trade
LCCN
2008-035193
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
305.893/97073
Synopsis
An intimate and detailed portrait of young Swedish women who chose to immigrate to America in the nineteenth century--why they left, what they found, and how they survived., Near the end of her life, Mina Anderson penned a lively memoir that helped Swedish novelist Vilhelm Moberg create "Kristina," the central female character of his beloved emigrant novels, a woman who constantly yearns for her homeland. But Mina's story was quite different. Showcasing her previously untranslated memoir, "I Go To America" traces Mina's trip across the Atlantic to Wisconsin and then the Twin Cities, where she worked as a domestic servant, and her move to rural Mille Lacs County, where she and her husband worked a farm, raised seven children, and contributed to rural Swedish community life. Mina herself writes about how grateful she was for the opportunity to be in America, where the pay was better, class differences were unconfining, and children--girls included--had the chance for a good education. In her own words, "I have never regretted that I left Sweden. I have had it better here." Author Joy Lintelman greatly expands upon Mina's memoir, detailing the social, cultural, and economic realities experienced by countless Swedish women of her station. Lintelman offers readers both an intimate portrait of Mina Anderson and a window into the lives of the nearly 250,000 young, single Swedish women who immigrated to America from 1881 to 1920 and whose courage, hard work, and pragmatism embody the American dream. Joy K. Lintelman is a professor of history at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota . Her specialties include immigration history and women's history.
LC Classification Number
E184.S23L525 2009

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  • by us2014_newqu
    29 Apr, 2022

    A very appropriate title

    There is very little written by true pioneers of their experiences leaving their home-land and making a new life in the USA. My Great Grand Mother was one of those women, homesteading in MN in the 1800's. She never looked back with any regret about coming here. She worked hard and never complained, and was very proud to be able to be a land owner here with her husband, which would have been likely impossible for them in Sweden This is a non-fiction book about several young womens' experiences as Swedish immigrants. I did not know that there was a class system in Sweden that had such amazing harsh social order rules. I have given a copy of this book to each of my Grand-children so they can understand and appreciate their heritage.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: betterworldbooks

  • by clarkbmccord
    26 May, 2023

    Well researched

    This book provided information about specific immigrants and facts concerning work and other conditions in America. Interesting reading.

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