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The Journal of Otto Peltonen

A Finnish Immigrant Story

William Durbin author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of Minnesota Press

Published:18th Aug '20

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The Journal of Otto Peltonen cover

A portrait of the Finnish immigrant experience in Minnesota during the early twentieth century—now in paperback

After journeying across the Atlantic with his mother and two sisters, young Otto Peltonen joins his father in the iron ore mines of northern Minnesota, experiencing the harsh labor conditions that were common at the time, as mining companies cared more about making a profit than for their workers’ safety. Writing in his journal about his family’s struggles and the hard life Finnish immigrants endured in the early twentieth century, Otto ultimately strengthens his resolve to find the freedom his family had first sought in America.

"Historical notes and authentic photos round out this captivating, dramatic view of the past."—Booklist

"Very moving and thought-provoking."—Through the Looking Glass Children’s Book Reviews

"A vivid picture of what life was like in these early 20th century mining towns."—Kidsreads

"A vivid picture of what life was like for a Finnish immigrant in Minnesota during the early twentieth century."—Northern Wilds

ISBN: 9781517910464

Dimensions: 191mm x 133mm x 25mm

Weight: unknown

176 pages