The story of the 52 emigrants – children, teenagers, and adults – who in 1825 sailed for over three months from their homeland in Norway to North America in search of a better life.
Some of the children and teenagers were excited, while others were nervous and sad.
What was it like to arrive in the large city of New York? And what was the journey like as they continued into the unknown country?
A storytelling journey in words and pictures, illustrated by Nenad Ignjatic, about the first large group of Norwegian emigrants who traveled to North America in recent times.
The book is also well-suited for adults, including for reading aloud to children.
Read morae about the book “Over havet til Amerika i 1825” on Ark bookstore’s website.
You can also learn more about the book, its background, and the author in the local newpaper Suldalsposten.
Book review (by Sauda historical society).
The book can be ordered directly from the author Anne Elisebeth Skogen (feel free to ask about a signed copy if wanted) (+47 91340078, aeskogen@icloud.com)
(Use Google translate on the links above.)
Anne Elisebeth Skogen / Forteljarkokeriet is a partner (Bronze Partner – the sail named Jageren – Norwegian text) with the Restauration Friends Association.
Translation of the book into American – Over the Sea to America in 1825 – is in progress.