Letters from Ole Rocksvold

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.

Author: Sharon Smith Bowen
Publisher: Sharon Bowen
Published: 07/27/2017
Pages: 514
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.77lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 1.13d
ISBN: 9780692919101

About the Author
Bowen, Sharon Smith: - 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.