| Czech Village & New Bohemia: History in the Heartland Contributor(s): Rasdal, Dave (Author), Hunter, Mark Stoffer (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1540202127 ISBN-13: 9781540202123 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - History | Social History |
| Dewey: 977.7 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 9" (0.95 lbs) 194 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Iowa - Cultural Region - Heartland - Cultural Region - Upper Midwest - Locality - Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Beginning in the 1870s, thousands of Bohemians flocked to Cedar Rapids in search of a better life. Czech immigrants courageously overcame the difficult conditions of the local packinghouse and the challenge of creating a new home. They maintained a strong cultural identity with Czech music, literature and an undying dedication to family. In the wake of a devastating flood in 2008, the people of Czech Village and New Bohemia re-imagined traditional principles to forge a remarkable resurgence toward a promising future. Author Dave Rasdal travels from the Charles Bridge to the Bridge of Lions in a celebration of Czech heritage and history in Cedar Rapids. |