Chapter II: Preface

On solicitation of prominent Scandinavian-Americans, a year ago, I undertook to write a volume or two, entitled, "Scandinavians on the Pacific." At the launching of this idea an untold number rallied around me with sweet tongues, but many who pretended to furnish historical data fabricated delusive smiles of impertinent selfishness. Others, however, have been frank in ushering kind assistance. The author is indebted to the following gentlemen for willing advice and information: John Blaauw, Editor of Tacoma Tidende, Tacoma; George Bech, Author of "Hæng Ham," etc., Seattle; Rev. T. J. Moen, Fairhaven, and N. P. Leque, Stanwood.

T. O. S.

CONTENTS.

INTRODUCTION.

CHAPTER I.
The Pacific Coast.

CHAPTER II.
The First Scandinavian Pioneers.

CHAPTER III.
Scandinavians in Seattle--Pioneers and Prominent
Citizens.

CHAPTER IV.
Scandinavians in Seattle--Societies--Press--Prominent
Citizens--Churches.

CHAPTER V.
Scandinavians in Ballard.

CHAPTER VI.
Scandinavians in Tacoma.

CHAPTER VII.
Scandinavians in Tacoma--Societies--Press--Prominent
Citizens--Churches.

CHAPTER VIII.
Scandinavians in Everett.

CHAPTER IX.
Scandinavians at Stanwood.

CHAPTER X.
Scandinavians in Stillaguamish Valley.

CHAPTER XI.
Scandinavians at Cedarhome.

CHAPTER XII.
Scandinavians in Skagit Valley.

CHAPTER XIII.
Scandinavians in Bellingham Bay.