Publisher ‏ : ‎ Den Norske Bokklubben
Approx size 8.5" by 5"

Hans Braarvig (translator)

1. Oppbrudd fra bygda -- Breakfast from the village / 259 pages  / Jan. 1971
2. Bonder på havet -- Farmer on the sea / 214 pages / Jan. 1971
3. Mot vest til nye hjem -- To the west to new homes / 261 pages / Feb. 1972
4. Nybyggere -- Settlers / 272 pages / Feb. 1972

Considered one of Sweden's greatest 20th-century writers, Vilhelm Moberg created Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson to portray the joys and tragedies of daily life for early Swedish pioneers in America. His consistently faithful depiction of these humble people's lives is a major strength of the Emigrant Novels. Moberg's extensive research in the papers of Swedish emigrants in archival collections, including the Minnesota Historical Society, enabled him to incorporate many details of pioneer life. First published between 1949 and 1959 in Swedish, these four books were considered a single work by Moberg, who intended that they be read as documentary novels.

I am not certain that this is the entire set. This was purchased with many Scandinavian, Norwegian and Swedish books from a collector. I did a lot of research and my only regret is that
I don't read Norwegian. The books and the story seem to be an outstanding trip through the harrowing coming to America for these travelers. I believe they made an important movie from this great read.

These are in beautiful condition. The books look as if un-read. The jackets show only minor wear to a few corners. A great addition to your Norwegian library or give as a gift.

Please see and enlarge photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks for looking.