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Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen

Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen was a Norwegian-American author and college professor. He is best remembered for his novel Gunnar: A Tale of Norse Life, which is generally considered to have been the first novel by a Norwegian immigrant in America.

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The Modern Vikings: Stories of Life and Sport in the Norseland

"The Modern Vikings: Stories of Life and Sport in the Norseland" by Hjalmar H. Boyesen is a collection of stories aimed at young readers, written in t...

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The Story of Norway

"The Story of Norway" by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to narrate the history of Norw...

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Tales from Two Hemispheres

"Tales from Two Hemispheres" by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The opening tale introduces Halfdan...

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Essays on Scandinavian Literature

"Essays on Scandinavian Literature" by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen is a scholarly collection written in the late 19th century. The book examines the litera...

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Boyhood in Norway: Stories of Boy-Life in the Land of the Midnight Sun

"Boyhood in Norway: Stories of Boy-Life in the Land of the Midnight Sun" by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen is a collection of stories reflecting on the experi...

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A Good-For-Nothing 1876

"A Good-For-Nothing" by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character of Ralph Grimm, a ...

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Ilka on the Hill-Top and Other Stories

"Ilka on the Hill-Top and Other Stories" by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen is a collection of narratives likely written during the late 19th century. The cent...

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