This meticulously researched book provides an in-depth look at the history and contributions of Swedish immigrants to America. Covering the period from 1638 to 1900, the book includes detailed profiles of notable Swedish-Americans, as well as accounts of their experiences as immigrants. Drawing from a wide range of primary sources, including diaries and letters, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of immigration and multiculturalism in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.