"The Settlers" by Vilhem Moberg

Vilhelm Moberg's beloved saga of Karl Oskar, his wife Kristina, and their family is a story that has been echoed by millions of other immigrants to this new, and sometimes strange land. Originally written in Swedish over 60 years ago after months of research in Minnesota, the "Emigrant" books are classics on both sides of the Atlantic. Listed on Sweden's "Books of the Century" list. Softcover, in English.

It seems that each day brings more civilization and new neighbors to Minnesota. 488 pages.