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1) O Pioneers!
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English
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Alexandra, daughter of a Swedish immigrant farmer in Nebraska, inherits the family farm and finds love with an old friend
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English
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American novelist Willa Cather wrote a book titled The Song of the Lark in 1915. The book tells the story of a talented artist who was born in a small town in Colorado, where she finds and focuses on her singing voice. Her narrative is set against the backdrop of the developing American West, where she was born in a village near a train line, the rapidly expanding city of Chicago around the beginning of the 20th century, and the US audience for singers...
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Bergman brothers volume 4
Language
English
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"Opposites attract in this heartfelt, modern marriage-of-convenience romance about finding love--and home--in the most unlikely of places. Rooney Sullivan is sunshine incarnate and the antithesis of quiet, reserved Axel. He's been able to hide his attraction to her until a party game gets out of hand and ends in an unexpected kiss. Months later, Rooney's staying just next door to him for a cozy A-frame getaway and temptingly within reach. Axel, the...
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Series
American girls collection. Kirsten volume 1-6
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
p2011
Language
English
Description
"Taking place in 1854, Kirsten's stories follow the young Swedish immigrant and her family as they attempt to start a new life on a farm in frontier Minnesota. This collection includes: Meet Kirsten, Kirsten Learns a Lesson, Kirsten's Surprise, Happy Birthday, Kirsten!, Kirsten Saves the Day, and Changes for Kirsten."--Container
6) Papa's wife
Author
Publisher
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Pub. Date
1955
Language
English
Description
The life of a Swedish Lapland pastor, who settles in New England, his determined wife, and their eight lively children
Author
Series
American girls collection. Kirsten volume 1-6
Publisher
[Manufactured by] Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
p2011
Language
English
Description
Taking place in 1854, Kirsten's stories follow the young Swedish immigrant and her family as they attempt to start a new life on a farm in frontier Minnesota
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