The play relates the frontier experiences of a Scandanavian family. the Anderssons. who seek a new life in Minnesota. Their struggle to build a home typifies the efforts of the thousands of pioneer families who traversed the upper Midwest throughout the 19th century. We must never forget the great virtues of hard work. persistence. and religious reverence which characterized these immigrants. The familys experiences as a musical troupe also communicate the flavor of that bygone era. The rollicking show numbers which these travelers presented were the major form of cultural entertainment for the settlers as well as a source of inspiration.
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