Amerikanskt: Som emigrant till Amerika by Ester Blenda Nordström
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"Amerikanskt: Som emigrant till Amerika" by Ester Blenda Nordström is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the journey and experiences of emigrants traveling to America, focusing on the author's personal reflections as she embarks on her own voyage. It explores themes of migration, hope, and the emotional challenges faced by those leaving their homeland for an unknown future. At the start of the narrative, the author
recounts her departure from Copenhagen, where she joins a chaotic line of third-class passengers waiting for medical inspections before boarding the ship. The vibrant and tumultuous atmosphere is highlighted, showcasing the mix of emotions among the travelers—anticipation, humor, and trepidation. Nordström vividly describes the scenes at the port, including the farewells as the ship departs, underscoring the mix of excitement and sorrow among the emigrants. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the migratory experience through a blend of personal anecdotes and broader observations of the challenges faced during the journey to America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nordström, Ester Blenda, 1891-1948 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 37034678 |
| Title | Amerikanskt: Som emigrant till Amerika |
| Contents | EMIGRANTER -- ELLIS ISLAND -- MISSTÄNKTA -- LÖSSLÄPPTA PÅ BROADWAY -- DET FÖRSTA HOTELLET -- MIN FÖRSTA DOLLAR -- KÖRSBÄR OCH »TRAMPS» -- EN MINNESOTAFARMS HISTORIA -- MITT LIVS AUTOMOBILFÄRD -- ENLIGT SIDS RECEPT -- PÅ LANDSVÄGEN -- MORMONER -- FLAPPERS OCH ÖKNAR OCH STÄDER -- HUSET LÅG VID ASTOR STREET -- HEMÅT. |
| Credits | Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images made available by the Gothenburg University Library. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65056 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65056-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 154 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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