Publisher's Synopsis
""Two Hundred Years Ago: Or Life In New Sweden"" is a historical fiction book written by Emily Read and first published in 1876. The story takes place in the early 17th century and follows the life of a Swedish family who immigrated to America to establish a settlement in present-day Delaware. The book provides a detailed account of the struggles and challenges faced by the settlers as they tried to build a new life in a foreign land. It also explores the cultural differences between the Swedish settlers and the native Lenape people, as well as the conflicts that arose between them. The book is based on extensive research and provides a vivid portrayal of the daily life, customs, and traditions of the early Swedish settlers in America. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, early American settlements, and the cultural exchange between the European settlers and the native inhabitants of America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
