Edvard Hoem

Dear Unforgettable Brother: The Stavig Letters from Norway and America, 1881-1937 Edvard Hoem

Pursuing a brighter future in the US, Lars Stavig leaves his family in Norway and journeys to the prairies of Dakota Territory. Though their paths never cross again, he and his brother write, sharing their experiences across the sea. Like the lives their authors lived, their letters reflect the challenges faced by families in both Norway and America.