Hjalmar: Or The Immigrant's Son (1922)

By James Alsak Peterson

Book Overview

Hjalmar: Or The Immigrant�������s Son is a novel written by James Alsak Peterson and published in 1922. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of Hjalmar, a young Norwegian immigrant who moves to the United States with his family in search of a better life. The novel explores the challenges and struggles that Hjalmar and his family face as they try to adapt to their new surroundings and build a new life in America.As Hjalmar grows up, he faces a number of obstacles, including discrimination, poverty, and the pressure to conform to American culture. Despite these challenges, he remains determined to succeed and make a better life for himself and his family. Along the way, he falls in love, makes new friends, and learns important lessons about perseverance, resilience, and the power of community.The novel is a moving and insightful portrayal of the immigrant experience, and it offers a powerful commentary on the American Dream and the challenges that immigrants face in achieving it. With its vivid characters, engaging plot, and rich historical detail, Hjalmar: Or The Immigrant�������s Son is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120628202
• ISBN13: 9781120628206
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"