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Until We Reach Home Austin, Lynn Life in Sweden feels like an endless winter to Elin Carlson after the deaths of her parents. When circumstances become unbearable, she determines to find a safe haven for her sisters. So begins their long journey to America. Historical Fiction. Paperback. HIB 420 $13.99	Letters from the Promised Land Barton, H. Arnold Letters from the Promised Land: Swedes in America, 1840-1914. Swedish immigrants tell their own stories through letters and journals. Unlike many history books, this one tells the histories of ordinary people--pioneers, farmers, ministers, loggers, and others. It provides a fascinating look at daily life for Swedish people who came to America in search of a better life. Paperback. HIB 440 $18.95

Images of Swedish-America Beijbom, Ulf Who can fail to be spellbound by pictures from the "great migration" to North America? These moments in time, frozen by the camera 70 to 130 years ago, document the experiences of Swedes as immigrants. Taken at a time when almost everything seemed possible, the excitement and adventure of "The Promised Land" still shines in these photos, sent back to relatives in Sweden by immigrants in America. This is a collection of photographs that found their way to the Swedish Emigrant Institute, accompanied by text written by Ulf Beijbom, one of Sweden's most prolific authors on the subject of emigration. Hardcover HIB 400 $19.95	Swedes in Wisconsin Hale, Frederick This informative book looks at the reasons Swedes left for the New World, their arduous journeys to North American soil, and their establishment of communities in Wisconsin. New to this edition are the selected letters of Swedish novelist and faminist Frederika Bremer, who visited Wisconsin in 1850. Includes 40 black & white photographs. 72 pages. Paperback. HIB 442 $9.95

Sweden: An Illlustrated History Sprague, Martina The history of Sweden is the history of the new Europe. Martina Sprague gives us the insider’s Sweden, from the Ice Age to the modern socialist state. With its midnight sun and Gulf Stream climate, Sweden is a land of contradictions. It is home to petroglyphs dating from 9000 BC, thriving high-tech industries, and the ubiquitous design chain Ikea. A comparatively peaceful and economically stable twentieth century secured its reputation as a great place to live, with a solid economy and a generous welfare system. Emigration reversed itself—now more than ten percent of the country’s nine million residents were born abroad. When Sweden entered the EU in 1995, its borders became easier for tourists and immigrants to cross. This short history is ideal for travelers, students, and those with an eye on the new Europe. Martina Sprague was born and raised in Stockholm. She is the author of several books on sports science and martial arts, and is at work on a book about Norse warfare. Paperback. HIB 289 $14.95	I Go to America: Swedish American Women… Lintelman, Joy K. 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. Includes 45 B&W photos, maps, more. Hardcover. HIB 445 $29.95

Emigrants Moberg, Vilhelm First of four Moberg novels chronicling the joys and tragedies of daily life for early Swedish pioneers in America. Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson journey from Sweden to America in 1850. Vilhelm Moberg is considered one of Sweden's greatest 20th century writers. Paperback. HIB 430 $18.95 ^top	History of Sweden, Vol. 1 Moberg, Vilhelm Subtitle: From Prehistory to the Renaissance In this captivating early history of Sweden, Moberg examines Viking raids, the coming of Christianity, the ytrannical Folkungs royal dynasty, and the arrival of the Black Death. He looks at how history affected "the whole people" of Sweden. 224 pages. Paperback. HIB 290 $16.95

History of Sweden, Vol. 2 Moberg, Vilhelm Subtitle: From Renaissance to Revolution Moberg brings his focus on the common people to bear on a period that included two dramatic revolts: the national insurrection under Engelbrekt and the last desperate attempt of the Småland peasantry to retain their medieval liberties! 288 pages. Paperback. HIB 291 $16.95	Last Letter Home Moberg, Vilhelm Last of four novels chronicling the daily life of early Swedish pioneers in America. Years of toil have brought Karl Oskar and Kristina prosperity, but new challenges await. Paperback. HIB 433 $18.95

Settlers Moberg, Vilhelm Third of four novels chronicling the daily life of early Swedish pioneers in America.. Karl Oskar and Kristina struggle to prosper on the new farm, while suffering homesickness. Paperback. HIB 432 $18.95	Unto a Good Land Moberg, Vilhelm Second of four novels chronicling the joys and tragedies of daily life for early Swedish pioneers in America. The long journey from New York City to the Minnesota territory begins. Paperback. HIB 431 $18.95

Touring Swedish America Winquist, Alan H. Subtitled: Where to Go and What to See, Updated. Published in conjunction with the Swedish Council of America, this is the comprehensive guide to historic towns, homes, and churches erected during the mass Swedish migration beginning in the 1840s, as well as the art, architecture, schools, hospitals, businesses, museums, and gardens still in use today. Organized by state and featuring easy-to-use appendixes that outline sites on the National Register of Historic Places, this comprehensive guide with handy regional maps is the perfect tool for all travelers on the hunt for slices of their Swedish past. 368 pages. Paperback. HIB 460 $24.95	My Seven Lives Sedlet, Solveig Solveig Sedlet's remarkable "Lives" take her from early 20th-century rural Denmark to post-World War II London to the United States. They span a village childhood, life under Nazi occupation, employment and emigration, marriage, and more. Highly readable! Paperback. HIB 312 $13.00

Swedes in Minnesota Lewis, Anne Gillespie Encouraged by agents who promised inexpensive and fertile farmland, Swedes came to Minnesota by the thousands. This book tells their story through anecdotes, letters, and interviews with the immigrants themselves and with their grandchildren. 104 pages. Paperback. HIB 441 $13.95 ^top	Sweden the Culture Thomas, Keltie First in a series of three books about Sweden. From ABBA to the Vikings, this book looks at Sweden's contributions toliterature and music, as well as her rich cultural traditions in architecture, art, and film. It also includes a look at Swedish food, games, activities, and more. 32 pages. Ages 8-14. Paperback. HIB 285 $11.95

Sweden the Land Thomas, Keltie Second in a series of books about Sweden. Learn about the dramatic landscape of Sweden, from the hundreds of wooded islands along the coast to the cold north where snow falls for eight months out of the year. Full-color photographs depict Sweden's cities, wildlife, industry, and farming. Ages 8-14. 32 pages. Paperback. HIB 286 $7.95	Sweden the People Thomas, Keltie Third in a series of books about Sweden. From early viking explorers to reindeer herders and busy city dwellers, the people of Sweden have an exciting history. Read about the daily life of Swedish people, including their favorite foods, pastimes, sports, and family traditions. Ages 8-14. Color photos throughout. Paperback. HIB 287 $7.95
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