Thordarson and Rock Island

Thordarson and Rock Island - Chester Hjörtur Thordarson  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. Available in soft-cover only.

Published by Island Bayou Press
ISBN: 978-0-692-02006-7

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