Finns in Minnesota

Finns in Minnesota
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Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society Press
Total Pages : 161
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ISBN-10 : 9780873518604
ISBN-13 : 0873518608
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Book Synopsis Finns in Minnesota by : Arnold Robert Alanen

Download or read book Finns in Minnesota written by Arnold Robert Alanen and published by Minnesota Historical Society Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This succinct yet comprehensive volume outlines the contributions and culture of Minnesota's Finnish Americans, perhaps best known for their cooperative ventures, their political involvement, and, of course, their saunas.


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