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The Long Way to a New Land follows Carl Erik and his family as they leave famine-ravaged Sweden in 1868 for the promise of America. Through their adventurous and emotional journey, the story showcases the hardships and hopes of immigrant families in the 19th century.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Joan Sandin
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