Letters from Ole Rocksvold - Softcover

Bowen, Sharon Smith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692919171 ISBN 13: 9780692919170

Publisher: Sharon Bowen, 2017

Synopsis

Containing dozens of never-before-published letters professionally translated from Norwegian, Letters from Ole Rocksvold is a biography of immigrant and Civil War veteran, Ole Rocksvold, written by his great granddaughter. Ole fought for the Union at the "Hornets' Nest" at Shiloh, was a prisoner of war, and participated in several other battles. Fourteen poignant wartime letters are included, all but one sent to his sweetheart and future wife, Anne. A person of intelligence, determination, and conviction, he went on to be a successful farmer, postmaster, and father of ten. Having helped establish Glenwood Lutheran Church near Decorah, Iowa, Ole was an active participant in his community throughout his life.

About this title

About the Author

Sharon Bowen is a retired teacher and school counselor and lives in Wisconsin. She is married to Max Bowen, has one son, Nathan Kalmoe, and three stepdaughters, Joy Ochs, Anna Bowen, and Sara Bowen. She enjoys traveling to visit her children and grandchildren, volunteering, singing, reading, movies, walks, and bike rides.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sharon Bowen
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692919171
• ISBN 13: 9780692919170
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 514