Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
Believed 1880
Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen (23 September 1848 - 4 October 1895)
292 pages -- Approx. size: 7" by 5"

Considered to be the first novel published in the United States by a Norwegian immigrant.

A novel describing Norwegian culture and customs. Experience the beauty and drama of Norse life with this gripping and evocative tale. Follow the journey of young Gunnar as he navigates complex relationships, battles enemies, and discovers his own destiny against the stunning backdrop of the ancient Norse world

The author, a Norwegian-American author and college professor. He is best remembered for his novel Gunnar: A Tale of Norse Life. He was born at the Norwegian naval base Fredriksvern, near the village of Stavern in Vestfold County, Norway. Boyesen was well-schooled in both German and Scandinavian literature, graduating from the University of Leipzig and the University of Oslo

The book at one time belonged to the Board of Education. It's been handled, loved and read. I feel it needs a good home to be read again and appreciated for it's value to Scandinavian history. The covers show wear, the interior is clean without writings but appears that the title page and perhaps copyright pages are missing.

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