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An American Saga

An American Saga

Hardcover

Biographies General20th Century United States HistoryImmigration & Refugees

ISBN10: 1025270592
ISBN13: 9781025270593
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 238
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
An American Saga is a compelling and introspective autobiography that chronicles the life of a Danish immigrant as he navigates the vast landscape of early 20th-century America. The narrative follows Carl Christian Jensen from his humble beginnings in Denmark through his arduous journey across the Atlantic, capturing the physical and emotional challenges of starting anew in a foreign land.

Once in the United States, the work delves into Jensen's diverse experiences as a laborer, student, and social observer. The prose offers a vivid exploration of the immigrant psyche, detailing the struggle for economic survival alongside a deep-seated hunger for education and spiritual growth. Jensen's account is marked by its sincerity and poetic sensibility, providing unique insights into the social and political movements of the time, including labor rights and social reform.

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