Legend of Siljatjern Seter: Life, love and faith on a Norwegian mountain dairy By Gunlaug Nøkland Published by Astri My Astri Publishing * Hardcover, 448-pages * 2007 (1st printing), fiction, 6 inches by 9 inches * Bilingual Language: English Norwegian, Engelsk Norsk * Norwegian Heritage and Culture

Legend of Siljatjern Seter: Life, love and faith on a Norwegian mountain dairy, bilingual novel in English and Norwegian

Gunlaug Nøkland

Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing

Volume 2 (of a 3 volume set). Translated into English by Odd-Steinar Dybvad Raneng. Transcribed from Gothic script by Benjamin Keith Huntrods. Edited, indexed and published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing. Norwegian author and publisher Martin Ulvestad compiled data on the Norwegian-American pioneers over 100 years ago by sending out 163,000 small books and pamphlets along with 450,000 circulars and forms to the early immigrants and their families. He then published the 1907 and 1913 oversized (now rare) books. This bilingual English-Norwegian Volume 2 has both an English translation as well as a Norwegian transcription from pages 251-871 of the 1907 Gothic script. Norwegians in American Wars includes Military Officers, Privates, the 15th Wisconsin Regiment, Civil War and Andersonville Prison. Other sections contain listings of Norwegian-American involvement: public positions, newspapers and periodicals, book publishing, music, educational and charitable institutions, church societies, pastors, temperance undertakings and historical and statistical summary. Volume 2's Compilation of Norwegian Communities in America section provides information on over 25,000 pioneers sorted by 1,700 areas they emigrated from in Norway. Areas included are: USA - 41 states and 500 counties: Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Washington, Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia. Canada - 6 provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

Norwegians in America, their History and Record, Vol. 2

History

Martin Ulvestad

Americas

Volume 3 (of a 3 volume set). Translated into English by Odd-Steinar Dybvad Raneng. Transcribed from Gothic script by Benjamin Keith Huntrods. Edited, indexed and published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing. Norwegian author and publisher, Martin Ulvestad, compiled personal data from the Norwegians who immigrated to America from 1825-1913 by sending out 163,000 brochures and 450,000 questioners. All 1,379 pages from Ulvestad's oversized books, originally published in 1907 and 1913, have now been transcribed from the Dano-Norwegian Gothic script and translated into English. The NEW 3-volume set (originating from the 100-year-old books) is now available in English for the 1st time ever. The hardcover books are Smyth Sewn, highest quality book binding available, and archival safe. Volume 3 (of 3-volume set) covers immigration to America 1825-1913. Thousands of biographical sketches alphabetized by last name. Information includes where emigrated from in Norway, year, where immigrated to in America and occupation. Also listed are names of sons and/or relatives born in America at that time, where known. USA - 41 states and 500 counties: Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Washington, Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia. Canada - 6 provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

Norwegians in America, their History and Record, Volume 3, by Martin Ulvestad (A translated version of the 1907 and 1913 Nordmændene i Amerika) Volume 3

18 bilingual stories in English and Norwegian Nynorsk (in the same book) from the collection of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen (1812-1885) and Jørgen Moe (1813-1882), as well as others. In 1944, Øyvind Dybvad had an inspiration for a new cartoon series based on Norwegian folk tales. The series received the resounding name of Tuss og Troll [Gnomes and Trolls]. Other than in 1947, this classic series has been published every year in Norway by Norsk Barneblad. Jens R. Nilssen, a master at drawing trolls, illustrated the series from 1944-1956. In 1957, Solveig Muren Sanden followed as illustrator and became known for her kinder trolls in the Norwegian landscape. She is one of Norway's greatest cartoonists, particularly known for her work with Tuss og Troll. The bilingual book includes over 600 full-colored illustrations. Published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing. Made in USA. 18 bilingual language stories include: The 7 League Boot - 7 mils støvelen; The Cat on Dovre Mountain Range - Kjetta på Dovre; The cormorants from Utröst Island - Skarvane frå Utröst; Soria Moria Castle - Soria Moria slott; Little Frikk and the Fiddle - Veslefrikk med fela; Lagopus Sal and the farmer's wife who was so stingy - Rype Sal og den gjerrige kona; The Ash Lad and the good assistants - Oskeladden og dei gode hjelparane; The boy who had an eating competition with the troll - Guten som kappåt med trollet; The two Suitors - Dei to Friarane; Bruin the Bear - Bamse Brakar; The three princesses in the mountain so blue - Dei tre kongsdøtrene i berget det blå; The troll who wanted to be human - Trollet som ville vere menneske; The young boys and the trolls in Heidal Forest - Smågutane og trolla på Heidalsskogen; The three aunts - Dei tre mostrene; The Silver King at Meheia - Sølvkongen på Meheia; The Christmas guests - Julegjestene; The boy who stole the golden hens - Guten som stal gullhønene; Little Gunnlaug - Vesle Gunnlaug

Norwegian Folk Tales, Fairy Tales and Trolls: Tuss og Troll, Volume 1 (18 bilingual stories in both English and Norwegian Nynorsk in the same book)

Peter Christen Asbjørnsen

Jørgen Moe

21 bilingual stories in English and Norwegian Nynorsk (in the same book) from the collection of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, as well as others. In 1944, Øyvind Dybvad had an inspiration for a new cartoon series based on Norwegian folk tales. The series received the resounding name of Tuss og Troll [Gnomes and Trolls]. Other than in 1947, this classic series has been published every year in Norway by Norsk Barneblad. Jens R. Nilssen, a master at drawing trolls, illustrated the series from 1944-1956. In 1957, Solveig Muren Sanden followed as illustrator and became known for her kinder trolls in the Norwegian landscape. She is one of Norway's greatest cartoonists, particularly known for her work with Tuss og Troll. Bilingual book includes over 600 full-colored illustrations. Published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing. Made in USA. 21 stories include: The Three Billy Goats Gruff - Bukkane Bruse; Grimsbork the Bay Stallion - Grimsborken; To the forest and build a house - Til skogs og byggja hus; The hen is out hiking in the mountain - Høna trippar i berget; The haymakers at the summer pasture - Slåttekarane på stølen; The Polar Bear - Kvitebjørnen; The Pastor and the Cotter - Presten og husmannen; The Smithy and the Princess - Smeden og kongsdottera; The old troll who wanted to propose - Trollgubben som skulle fri; The Boy, the Giant and the Girl - Guten og jøtulen og jenta; The Bear and the Fox - Bjørnen og reven; The Troll and the Thunderstorm - Trollet og Toreveret; Redfox and the Ash-lad - Rauderev og Oskeladden; Widow Fox - Reve-Enkja; Peter, Paul and Espen the Ash-lad - Per, Pål og Espen Oskeladd; The mill that is still grinding on the bottom of the sea - Kverna som står og mel på havsens botn; The clever fox - Den lure reven; The Shoemaker - Skomakaren; The Ham Shank - Fleskeskinka; The Ash-lad and the Red Horse - Oskeladden og den raude hesten; The Wood-collier - Kolbrennaren

Norwegian Folk Tales, Fairy Tales and Trolls: Tuss og Troll, Volume 2 (21 bilingual stories in both English and Norwegian Nynorsk in the same book)