Lögberg-Heimskringla - 01.11.1991, Blaðsíða 7

Lögberg-Heimskringla • Föstudagur 1. nóvember 1991 • 7
A Manitoba Saga
THE ICELANDIC PEOPLE
IN MANITOBA
by Wilhelm Kristjanson
O,
’ut oí print for many years, this rich and intimate
history of the Icelandic settlements in Manitoba is again
available to readers. Those who have special links with
Iceland and her people, as well as anyone with a broad
interest in the settlement of Western Canada. will find
this lively account of particular interest.
Hard Cover: $29.95
Soft Cover: $18.95
(plus S2.00 postage when ordering by mail).
Order from:
D.M. Kristjanson,
15 Fordham Bay.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3T 3B8
Surf at Bass Rocks, Gloucester, Mass.
From Gloucester to Eyrarbakki
eontlnuod
and completing the circuit linking
Gloucester with Eyrarbakki. The re-
mote connection with the Icelandic
community has been restored, and Ken
is now planning a trip to Iceland in the
near future.
By way of a postscript to this
incident, readers might also be inter-
ested in knowing the outcome of
my last discovery. Following the
publication of my article on the
mysterious Icelandic trunk, a reader
of L-H in the Baldur area notified a
cousin in Winnipeg, Norma Ragg,
who is a granddaughter of the trunk’s
original owner, Brynjólfur Björgólfsson.
Mrs. Ragg, in turn, made contact and
provided information on her grand-
parents and their family. Another
reader, Valdine Johnson of Win-
nipeg, generously donated a ‘koffort’
dated 1854,which is said to have been
the book-trunk of the Rev. Jón
Bjamason, the first minister to serve
the pioneers of this part of New Ice-
land.
Icelandic River Saga
This 847 page history of
New lceland and many of its
pioneer families includes
many previously unknown
stories, facts, and rare
photographs.
A collector’s item, the first
and only edition is now
almost sold out.
“I have received my copy of lcelandic River Saga and there are no words
that can possibly describe how pleased I am with it!... a literary gem.”
H.C., White Rock BC
“My non-lcelandic, Welsh husband is deeply into it, loving every word .. .”
F.M., South Pasadena, California
“Thanks beyond measure for the wonderful job done of capturing the life
and spirit of our people . . .” E.B.S., Manhasset, New York
“I am pleased to inform you that your book lcelandic River Saga has been
awarded a medal...” Manitoba Historical Society
Only a very limited number of this publication are still available: $55 Cdn or $48 US (if maiied, add $5 for postage & handiing)
The Icelandic Heritage
Discover your lcelandic heritage —
the land of your ancestors and their intriguing history,
superstitions and customs, family life and lifestyles -
through the richly illustrated pages of this special,
individually numbered, limited-edítion book. Included
are topics ranging from traditional lcelandic work habits
to the North African pirate raids on lceland, from lce-
land ‘s witchcraft trials to love and marriage customs.
". . . I am sure (The lcelandic Heritage) will become a major - or even the major -
source of information on 19th Century lceland forthose who are limited to the
English language ..." D.P., Whitehall House, Cumbria, England
"... The lcelandic Heritage . . . is a showpiece in our home . . . the Mayer drawings
give it just the right historical tone . . . as the island must have seemed, to those of a
century ago about to leave it forever, as my mother and father did . . .” C.S.S.,
Bellingham, Washington
“.. . a delightful book which is a welcome addition to any library shelf.” R.V.O., The
Free Press
$32 Cdn or 29 US (adresses in USA add $2 postage & handling)
Also available for family historians and prospective travellers:
Importcd
Icolandic maps
- a series of nine special sectional maps
of each region of lceland, showing in
detail the landmarks, topography, and
farmsteads (with names) which enable
family researchers and prospective
visitors to pinpoint and retrace ancestral
farmsteads in lceland.
Available for SW (Southwest), MW (Midwest), NW, MN, NE, ME, SE, MS,
and Central lceland: $16 each (add $2.00 postage)
Also available, detailed travellers’ map of lceland and many detailed district
maps. Request further information.
Saga Publications & Research
‘Eyrarbakki lcelandic Heritage Centre’
c/o Nelson Gerrard
Box 925, Arborg, MB., Canada ROC OAO
ph. 1 - (204) - 378-2758
HWii n roil PIIKCHANE - Old lcelandic photographs, documents, letters, artifacts, etc., for the Eyrarbakki
lcelandic Heritage Centre now being established as an interpretive and research centre near Hnausa on Lake Winnipeg, where visitors to ‘New
lceland’ can ‘touch base’ with the lcelandic heritage. This centre is a private initiative which will include interpretive displays of lcelandic artifacts,
an lcelandic genealogical library and research facility, and lcelandic photo and document archives. Please contact the above.