Looking for CountryLooking for Country
a Norwegian Immigrant's Alberta Memoir
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eBook, 1999
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Current format, eBook, 1999, , Available. Offered in 0 more formats"Looking for Country" refers to the thought process of animals bent on escape. A stampeding herd, or a spooked horse running away with its rider, may be described as "looking for country." It could also be applied to this memoir in another senseimmigrants were looking for land, a piece of new country and, perhaps, an escape from their old country. This memoir documents the experiences of a young woman growing up as a pioneer in Alberta. Although for many people, immigration brought great sadness, Ellenor loved Alberta and took tremendous pride in the years spent there. She did not deny the struggles, as shown in her writing, but was amply rewarded by "the satisfaction of knowing that I have had a part in the making of a great country."
Merriken was the youngest daughter of the Olsen family, immigrants from Norway to the prairies of east-central Alberta. Her memoir documents the experiences, struggles, and joys of a young woman growing up as a pioneer in Canada. Includes b&w historical family photos. Canadian card order number: C99-910552-3. Distributed by Raincoast Distribution Services. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
"Looking for Country" refers to the thought process of animals bent on escape. This memoir documents the experiences of a young woman growing up as a pioneer in Alberta. Although for many people, immigration brought great sadness, Ellenor loved Alberta and took tremendous pride in the years spent there.
A memoir that documents the experiences of a young woman pioneer to Alberta, a woman who, with her family, sought the challenges of a new country.
Merriken was the youngest daughter of the Olsen family, immigrants from Norway to the prairies of east-central Alberta. Her memoir documents the experiences, struggles, and joys of a young woman growing up as a pioneer in Canada. Includes b&w historical family photos. Canadian card order number: C99-910552-3. Distributed by Raincoast Distribution Services. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
"Looking for Country" refers to the thought process of animals bent on escape. This memoir documents the experiences of a young woman growing up as a pioneer in Alberta. Although for many people, immigration brought great sadness, Ellenor loved Alberta and took tremendous pride in the years spent there.
A memoir that documents the experiences of a young woman pioneer to Alberta, a woman who, with her family, sought the challenges of a new country.
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