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Hardwick, Francis C.: Editor [Signed]

The Return of the Vikings - Scandinavians in Canada: Canadian Culture Series, Number 7 (Seven)

Tantalus, 1978

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Year of publication
1978
ISBN
0919478425
Place of printing
Canada
Author
Hardwick, Francis C.: Editor [Signed]
Publishers
Tantalus
Size
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
Edition
Reprint
Keyword
The Return of the Vikings - Scandinavians in Canada: Canadian, Culture Series, Number 7 (Seven) *SIGNED BY EDITOR* Immigrataion Norway Sweden, Finland Denmark Iceland Gimli Newfoundland Cape Scott Canadian, History Genealogy
Binding description
S Paperback
State of preservation
Fair
Languages
English
Binding
Softcover
First edition
No

Description

96 pages. Bibliography. Black and white illustrations. Editor's signature and inscription atop front blank flyleaf which is loose but present. Originally published in 1973. "A sourcebook of materials and suggestions for their use by high school students in learning something of the experiences of Scandinavian immigrants in Canada, and of the cultural heritage of which Scandinavian and other Canadians are the heirs." - from preliminary page. Chapters include: Evidence of early Vikings in North America - the Viking sagas; Early Scandinavian immigrants in Canada and the U.S.A.; Gimli, Manitoba - a case study of a successful struggle for survival; Where have all the Danes gone? - the pros and cons of assimilation; Three attempts at Scandinavian colonization on the West Coast; How did we survive?; The Scandinavian touch in Canada; Scandinavia today. Sticker removal marks to upper corner of front cover. Unmarked with average wear. Binding tender. An uncommon and excellent resource. Book