Thoradson and Rock Island

Book

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Ephraim Historical Foundation

Name/Title

Thoradson and Rock Island

Entry/Object ID

2019.136.0001

Description

A look at the life of Chester Hjörtur Thordarson (1867-1945). His career, his family, friends and business associates as seen through letters, documents and photos. A self-taught Icelandic immigrant, foremost electrical inventor, industrialist and bibliophile who developed his private estate on Rock Island, Wisconsin. The only English language book on Thordarson and Rock Island. Includes many maps with over 100 historical images. Physical Description: Paperback, 436 pages

Acquisition

Accession

2019.136

Source or Donor

Purchase

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Book Details

Author

Purinton, Richard

Publisher

Island Bayou Press

Place Published

Location

Washington Island, WI

Date Published

2013

Publication Language

English

ISBN

978-0-692-02006-7