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.

Wonderful Scene on the Great Northern in Cascade Mountains.
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CONTENTS.

[Introduction.]
[Chapter I.]
The Pacific Coast.
[Chapter II.]
The First Scandinavian Pioneers.
[Chapter III.]
Scandinavians in Seattle.
[Chapter IV.]
Societies—Press—Prominent Citizens—Churches.
[Chapter V.]
Scandinavians in Ballard.
[Chapter VI.]
Scandinavians in Tacoma.
[Chapter VII.]
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.
[Chapter XIV.]
Scattered Scandinavian Communities—Poulsbo and Other Places.