Promise of America

"A magnificent volume telling the story of the immigration years (1825-1925) and has some fascinating pictures." -The Bemidji Pioneer

"This is the story of a dream of freedom and progress-which was realized for many but not without hard work. Odd S. Lovoll deserves gratitude for his magnificent work." -Aftenposten (Oslo)

"Lovoll has produced an excellent book. Publishers’ notices frequently assert that particular volumes possess the virtue of appealing to both a ‘learned’ and ‘popular’ audience. In this case, such a claim is fully justified." -Minneapolis Star Tribune

"The several hundred black-and-white photographs are a moving record of the Norwegian immigrant experience." -Newsday

"Rarely in the literature of American history have words and pictures been so responsibly and harmoniously joined." -Minnesota History

"Clearly the best study that has been done on Norwegians in America in a single volume." -Choice

"It is a joy to read this book and to look at the photos. Buy it!" -North Dakota History