Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for Swedish Heritage of Greater Worcester

MILLBURY, Mass. - Feb. 23, 2016 - PRLog -- Barnes & Noble to Host Book Signing for Swedish Heritage of Greater Worcester

Local author, Eric J. Salomonsson, will be available to sign copies of book

Swedish Heritage of Greater Worcester is an addition to The History Press’ American Heritage of Greater Worcester series. The book is by local author, Eric J. Salomonsson and features stunning images of Swedish history.

By 1900, Worcester was home to the largest Swedish population in the eastern United States. These new residents brought an innovative and unique spirit to the community. Industrialist John Jeppson invented an artificial emery stone, and his experiments in the abrasives field became the foundation of the Norton Company. Worcester welcomed Swedish immigrants who preserved traditions through various lodges, church congregations and Swedish-owned businesses like Holstrom’s Market, Lundborg’s and Crown Baker y. Fairlawn Hospital and the Lutheran Home were other mainstays that marked the Swedes’ local presence. Author Eric J. Salomonsson explores how Worcester’s Swedish immigrants became Swedish-Americans while making vital and vibrant contributions to their adopted city.

About the Author:

Eric Salomonsson has co-authored two books on the local community: Swedes of Greater Worcester and Swedes of Greater Worcester Revisited. He has served in leadership roles with the Swedish National Federation, Nordic Lodge #611 of the Vasa Order and the Swedish Cemetery Corporation. Mr. Salomonsson is currently a social science teacher at the North Broward Preparatory School.

Join the author for a signing:

Where:  Barnes & Noble

70 Worcester Providence Turnpike #5

Millbury, MA 01527

When: Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online (https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781467119429).

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