History of Nor way
Presented by
John Yilek,
Norwegian history
instructor and
author.
Monday, April 4
7 p.m. Eau Claire Room
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire
Nearly 10% of Wisconsinites are of Norwegian descent, yet many
are unaware of the fascinating history and culture of their ancestral
land. This program will outline some major episodes in Norway’s
history, including stories about:
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The first Viking attack
How a reindeer discovered the largest lode of copper in Europe
Ole Bull’s failed Norwegian-American settlement at Oleana
The heavy water sabotage of World War II
Co-sponsored by Waldemar Ager Association.
No registration required.
www.ecpubliclibrary.info • 715-839-5004
[email protected]
John Yilek is the author
of History of Norway,
an account of Norway’s
history from the Stone
Age to the present day.
Copies of the book will
be available for purchase
after the presentation.