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Mari, Our Little Norwegian Cousin

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"Long before Columbus discovered America, there were brave men in the north of Europe who dared to sail farther out upon the unknown waters of the Atlantic than any other people in the world. These daring seamen were called Vikings. Their home was the peninsula of Scandinavia, now ruled over by one king, although divided into two distinct countries, Norway and Sweden.

Many of our Norwegian cousins have come to America to make a new home for themselves where the sun shines more warmly and the winds blow less keenly. Their fair-haired children are growing up amongst us, showing us the qualities their parents most admire. Be brave, be honest, be kind to all creatures, be faithful to every little duty,—these are the lessons they have been taught from babyhood, as well as their brothers and sisters who have not as yet ventured far from the land they love so well,—the land of rapid-flowing rivers, deep, dark bays, and narrow valleys.... Come with me to-day to the home of one of these blue-eyed cousins and join her for a while in her work and play." (Summary by preface of the author) (1 hr 39 min)

Chapters

00 - Preface

2:29

Read by Ernst Pattynama

01 - The Farm

12:14

Read by maryagneskatherine

02 - Visitors

13:19

Read by Kristin G.

03 - The Christening

8:36

Read by Kristin G.

04 - The Lost Pin

12:02

Read by Kristin G.

05 - The Birthday

5:41

Read by Kathrine Engan

06 - The Wedding

5:26

Read by Jill Engle

07 - Legends

18:02

Read by Jill Engle

08 - The Lumber Camp

8:10

Read by Lynne T

09 - The Lapps

8:12

Read by Kathrine Engan

10 - Holiday Frolics

5:30

Read by Kimberly Krause