Cousin-hunting in Scandinavia by Mary Wilhelmine Williams
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"Cousin-hunting in Scandinavia" by Mary Wilhelmine Williams is a travel memoir written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author’s journey as she explores her Scandinavian heritage, sharing her experiences and encounters with relatives living in the region. The narrative aims to bridge the gap between American descendants of Scandinavians and their relatives who remained in their ancestral homeland, showcasing the cultural connections and similarities between them. The opening of
the book sets the stage for Williams' adventure as she arrives in Copenhagen, Denmark, reflecting on her roots and the significance of Scandinavia in shaping her ancestry. The author describes her journey from Germany to Denmark with vivid imagery, detailing her first impressions of the landscapes and people she encounters. Through her observations of local culture, architecture, and familial connections, she invites readers into her exploration of both the physical and emotional landscapes of her heritage, laying the groundwork for the intimate portraits of relatives and places that will follow in the chapters ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Williams, Mary Wilhelmine, 1878-1944 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16023467 |
| Title | Cousin-hunting in Scandinavia |
| Original Publication | United States: Richard G. Badger, 1916. |
| Credits | Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Subject | Scandinavia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74893 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74893-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 580 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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