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LETTERS FROM OLE ROCKSVOLD IBD

SHARON BOWEN
07 / 2017
9780692919101
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Sinopsis

Containing dozens of never-before-published letters professionally translated from Norwegian, Letters from Ole Rocksvoldáis a biography of immigrant and Civil War veteran, Ole Rocksvold, written by his great granddaughter. áOle fought for the Union at the Hornets', Nest at Shiloh, was a prisoner of war, and participated in several other battles. Fourteen poignant wartime letters are included, all but one sent to his sweetheart and future wife, Anne. áA person of intelligence, determination, and conviction, he went on to be a successful farmer, postmaster, and father of ten. Havingáhelpedáestablish Glenwood Lutheran Church near Decorah, Iowa, Ole was an active participantáin his community throughout his life. á