A Scandinavian Heritage: 200 Years of Scandinavian Presence in the Windsor-Detroit Border Region
The Scandinavian presence has been felt in many parts of Canada, including the Windsor-Detroit border region. A Scandinavian Heritage surveys the numerous contributions made in this area by the people of 5 nations: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. The history of these people, from the first settlers to the present is explored in detail. The experiences common to each of the nationalities are shown and contrasted to the unique perspective brought by each group to this country. Included is a survey reflecting the experiences of the present-day Scandinavian community.

To highlight this special history, Joan Magee has included an ample selection of photographs and illustrations.

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A Scandinavian Heritage: 200 Years of Scandinavian Presence in the Windsor-Detroit Border Region
The Scandinavian presence has been felt in many parts of Canada, including the Windsor-Detroit border region. A Scandinavian Heritage surveys the numerous contributions made in this area by the people of 5 nations: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. The history of these people, from the first settlers to the present is explored in detail. The experiences common to each of the nationalities are shown and contrasted to the unique perspective brought by each group to this country. Included is a survey reflecting the experiences of the present-day Scandinavian community.

To highlight this special history, Joan Magee has included an ample selection of photographs and illustrations.

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A Scandinavian Heritage: 200 Years of Scandinavian Presence in the Windsor-Detroit Border Region

A Scandinavian Heritage: 200 Years of Scandinavian Presence in the Windsor-Detroit Border Region

by Joan Magee
A Scandinavian Heritage: 200 Years of Scandinavian Presence in the Windsor-Detroit Border Region

A Scandinavian Heritage: 200 Years of Scandinavian Presence in the Windsor-Detroit Border Region

by Joan Magee

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Overview

The Scandinavian presence has been felt in many parts of Canada, including the Windsor-Detroit border region. A Scandinavian Heritage surveys the numerous contributions made in this area by the people of 5 nations: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. The history of these people, from the first settlers to the present is explored in detail. The experiences common to each of the nationalities are shown and contrasted to the unique perspective brought by each group to this country. Included is a survey reflecting the experiences of the present-day Scandinavian community.

To highlight this special history, Joan Magee has included an ample selection of photographs and illustrations.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780919670884
Publisher: Dundurn Press
Publication date: 08/10/1996
Series: Dundurn Local History Series , #3
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

Joan Magee previous publications include Loyalist Mosaic and A Dutch Heritage. She is a librarian at the University of Windsor and taught Scandinavian Studies there from 1971 to 1981.

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