Asle Knudsen In His Own Words

James M Larson

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English

Immigrant Ancestor Books
15 August 2025

Biography: religious & spiritual; History of the Americas; Local history; Family history, tracing ancestors

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A collection of autobiographical writings by Rev. Asle Knudsen, a founding member of the Norwegian-Danish Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church and one of the Conference's ""most outstanding and influential men.""

Asle Knudsen In His Own Words: Memories of a Circuit-Riding Pioneer Preacher spans Asle's life from his childhood in Hol, Hallingdal, Norway to his coming to America, his conversion to Methodism, and his joining the clergy. He was a gifted preacher and served many congregations in the Midwest, large and small. A charismatic leader, he served 13 years as District Superintendent of the Saint Paul, Red River Valley, and Chicago Districts.

Includes:

Asle's diary covering the years 1844-1910, newly transcribed and annotated. Letters Asle wrote to his church newspaper from 1914 to 1934, translated into English for the first time. A three-generation lineage tracing Asle's ancestry back to his paternal grandfather. Complete with an introduction by the author, a bibliography, and an index.

By: James M Larson
Imprint: Immigrant Ancestor Books
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 549g
ISBN: 9798999274519
Pages: 286
Publication Date: 15 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active