A Little Norsk or Ol' Pap's Flaxen

A Little Norsk or Ol' Pap's Flaxen is a novel written by American author Hamlin Garland. The story is set in the rural areas of the Upper Midwest in the late 19th century, and follows the life of a Norwegian immigrant family. The patriarch of the family, known as Ol' Pap, is a hardworking, honest man who is respected by his community. His daughter, Norsk, is a strong-willed young woman who dreams of a better life for herself and her family.The novel explores the themes of family, community, and the struggles of immigrant life in America. It also delves into the complexities of relationships, as Norsk falls in love with a young man from a rival family.Garland's writing style is simple and straightforward, with a focus on character development and the natural beauty of the Midwest landscape. The book is a heartwarming and engaging read that offers a glimpse into a bygone era of American history.1892. Hamlin Garland was born near La Crosse, Wisconsin and lived in the area for nine years before his family moved to South Dakota. As an adult he lived in major cities throughout the United States but visited his birthplace often. In 1922 he received a Pulitzer Prize for A Daughter of the Middle Border, and was also director of the American Academy of Arts and Letters for a number of years. Contents: Her Adoptive Parents; Her First Trip in a Blizzard; The Burial of her Dead Mother; Flaxen Adopts Anson as Pap; Flaxen Becomes Indispensable to the Two Old Bachelors; A Question of Dress; After Harvest; An Empty House; Baching it Again; Flaxen Comes Home on a Vacation; Flaxen Grows Restless; Flaxen Says Good-bye; Flaxen's Great Need; Kendall Steps Out; and Bert Comes Back. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.