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100 1 _aMattson, Hans,
_d1832-1893
240 1 0 _aMinnen. English
245 1 0 _aReminiscences: The Story of an Emigrant
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-17
508 _aProduced by K Nordquist, René Anderson Benitz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Reminiscences: The Story of an Emigrant" by Hans Mattson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This memoir recounts the author’s journey from Sweden to America, detailing his experiences as an immigrant and his subsequent life as a pioneer in Minnesota. The narrative captures not only the challenges and aspirations of Mattson and his family but also the rich customs and culture of Swedish traditions, giving readers a glimpse into the life of early immigrants in America. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his early life in Sweden, highlighting the tranquil and supportive environment provided by his family. He recalls his parents’ strong values and the close-knit nature of his upbringing, which sparked an early desire for education and adventure. As he prepares for his emigration to America at the age of eighteen, he expresses both hope and uncertainty about leaving his homeland behind. The opening lays a foundational understanding of his motivations and the poignant contrast between his peaceful childhood and the daunting realities of immigrant life that he will face in the New World. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndia -- Description and travel
653 _aMattson, Hans, 1832-1893
653 _aSwedish Americans -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32399
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