Moorings Old and New; Entries in an Immigrants's Log

Blending autobiography with national narrative, Moorings Old and New is a moving meditation on identity, displacement, and belonging. Paul Knaplund, a Norwegian immigrant who rose to become a respected historian in the United States, offers a series of personal reflections that chart his journey from the fjords of Norway to the academic halls of Wisconsin. With lyrical prose and philosophical insight, Knaplund navigates the emotional and cultural tides of immigration—balancing deep ties to...