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100 1 _aZilliacus, Konni,
_d1855-1924
245 1 0 _aNya utvandrarehistorier
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-15
505 0 _aNågra ord till läsaren -- Hvitt ljus -- Från Urskogen -- Elias Möykkäs Amerikafärd -- Huru jag blef bekant med öfverste Beckridge -- David Anttilas öde.
508 _aE-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Nya utvandrarehistorier" by Konni Zilliacus is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on the diverse experiences of emigrants, not only focusing on traditional laborers but also including various other characters who seek new beginnings in America. The stories explore themes of hardship, ambition, and the quest for a better life, featuring a cast of characters like Isak Peltonen, who navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with relocating to a new land. The opening of the collection sets the stage for understanding the myriad motivations behind the migration experience. The narrative begins with a discussion addressing the reader directly, clarifying that "emigrants" encompass a wide range of individuals, including not only hardworking laborers but also those fleeing less admirable pasts. The first story introduces Isak Peltonen, a resourceful young man considering emigration to America for better prospects, despite his fiancée Anni’s belief that they could succeed back home. Through Isak's journey, the text highlights the challenges immigrants face upon arrival, including the struggle to find stable work and the desire for a fulfilling life intertwined with the realities of labor, societal judgment, and aspirations for family and financial success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFinnish Americans -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50223
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