Scandinavians on the Pacific, Puget Sound

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stine, Thomas Ostenson

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Scandinavians on the Pacific, Puget Sound" by Thomas Ostenson Stine is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the contributions and experiences of Scandinavian immigrants in the Pacific Northwest, particularly focusing on the Puget Sound region. It covers both prominent figures and everyday lives, highlighting the community's development and impact on local culture. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the passage of time since the original publication of his work, underlining the significant changes in Seattle and its Scandinavian community. He dedicates the renewed effort to notable individuals associated with the Scandinavian American Bank, emphasizing the bank's evolution alongside the city. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the Scandinavian pioneers and their societal contributions in various forms-through commerce, civic engagement, and cultural establishment-culminating in a historical tapestry that honors their legacy in the Pacific Northwest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jude Eylander, Dianna Adair, Bryan Ness, 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.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-03-21