The New Icelanders: A North American Community - Softcover
Part history, part journey into memory and myth, The New Icelanders is a -collage of photos and remembrances exploring a singular segment of the North American Icelandic -community--a people who, in 1875, left their island of glaciers and volcanoes to settle the farms, cities and towns of the Canadian and American midwest, establishing the Republic of New Iceland on the shores of Lake Winnipeg.
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About the Author:
David Arnason is an acclaimed -novelist, writer of short fiction, and editor. A -finalist for the Leacock Medal for Humour (King Jerry) and a winner of the Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award (The Imagined City), David has taught at the University of Manitoba since 1972. He has served as both the acting head of the Department of Icelandic Studies and head of the Department of English. Currently, he lives and writes in Gimli, MB.
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- PublisherTurnstone Pr
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0888011865
- ISBN 13 9780888011862
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages103
- EditorArnason Vincent
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Focuses primarily on the Icelandic settlements around Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba with some articles on Icelanders in Minnesota and in other parts of the Canadian and American Midwest. vii, 103 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm. Signed by Davd Arnason on the title page. Mention is made on the back cover, of a 'folded-map', not mentioned on the Contents page, but is not present in this copy. A bright, clean, unmarked copy. May qualify for Canada Post Lettermail rates. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 058354
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Book Description As new! Paper bound, oblong quarto, illustrated throughout in black and white, Pp103. Complete with foldout in rear pocket "New Iceland Farm Names", Based on a map prepared by the Icelandic Fron. Tight and unmarked - a brand new copy. Two copies available. 415 grams. We welcome all reasonable offers on our books and also offer local curbside pick-up. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Seller Inventory # 30876
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