An Untamed Land, Lauraine Snelling
An Untamed Land, Lauraine Snelling
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An Untamed Land

Author: Lauraine Snelling

Narrator: Callie Beaulieu

Unabridged: 12 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/29/2015


Synopsis

After three long years of scrimping and saving to buy tickets for their passage to America, Roald and Ingeborg Bjorklund, along with their son, Thorliff, finally arrive at the docks of New York City. It was the promise of free land that fed their dream and lured them from their beloved home high above the fjords of Norway in 1880.

As they join the throngs of countless immigrants passing through Castle Garden, the Bjorklunds soon discover that nothing is as they had envisioned it. Appalled by the horrid stories of fellow immigrants forced to live in squalid living conditions, they continue their long journey by train as far as Grand Forks. From there a covered wagon takes them into Dakota Territory, where they settle on the banks of the Red River. But there was no way for them to foresee the price they will have to pay to wrest a living from the indomitable land. The virgin prairie refuses to yield its treasure without a struggle. Will they be strong enough to overcome the hardships of that first winter?

About Lauraine Snelling

Lauraine Snelling is the award-winning author of over fifty books, including Blessing in Disguise, Song of Laughter, and Believing the Dream. She won a Silver Angel Award for An Untamed Land and a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart for Song of Laughter. She also writes for a wide range of magazines and teaches at writers' conferences across the country. Lauraine lives in California.


Reviews

I absolutely adore this book! So amazing! I love all the characters; they are so rich and deep. You connect instantly with each one. It is a bit tragic near the end, but ends well. This had crocodile tears running down my face at times. One of my favorite series. I would say appropriate for ages 13+......more

Goodreads review by Alice

A few weeks ago I was helping a customer find some Christian historical fiction (my favorites!--especially frontier and pioneer life). As we looked down the list of authors I noticed Snelling. I had not yet tried any by that author (probably because I associated her with the juvenile horse books). I......more

Goodreads review by Donna

I found out that Lauraine Snelling is related on my Husband's side of the family. Even traced the genealogy back to Norway and found Haaken & Ingeborg in our family tree. Sad story of the struggles facing those new to America from Norway. Strength, determination and a faith that was tested make this......more

Goodreads review by Paula

I really enjoyed this book, staying awake until 2 this morning to get it finished! Roald and Ingeborg Bjorklund traveled from Norway to America along with Roald's brother Carl and his wife Kaaren in 1880. After a long ship ride and then cross country journey, they settled on land in North Dakota for......more

Goodreads review by Angela

******** CAUTION: REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS ********* I read this several years ago when it was the only book available in the series. Now I'm re-reading it with the other five books waiting to be read right behind it. Snelling has a wonderful way of describing the events with mostly historical accura......more