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Luxembourgers in the new world: A reedition based on the work of Nicholas Gonner "Die Luxemburger in der Neuen Welt", Dubuque, Iowa, 1889 (Volume 2)

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A "must have" for all descendants of immigrants from Luxembourg to the USA. Nicholas Gonner (1835-1892) became the publisher of the 'Luxemburger Gazette' in 1872. He published 'Die Luxemburger in der Neuen Welt' in German, in 1889 in Dubuque, Iowa. In 1987 the book has been re-published in Luxembourg, translated into English as 'Luxembourgers in the New World', with numerous new chapters added. The editors Jean Ensch, Jean-Claude Muller and Robert E. Owen have compiled a second volume. The second volume contains all the known names of emigrants from Luxembourg and all Luxembourg towns that have appeared in the 'Luxemburger Gazette' between 1871 and 1918. The listing includes the date and page number of the publication in which a given name appeared. For instance, the name: Reuland, Jacob appeared in the following issues: March 22, 1887, page 5, April 25, 1893, page 5, February 25, 1908, page 5, May 25, 1909, page 5, July 20, 1909, page 5.

This book is a translation of a book by Nicholas Gonner, editor and publisher of the Luxemburger Gazette (a newspaper published in Dubuque, Iowa, from before 1872 till 1917) is an essential resource for anyone interested in Luxemburgers in the USA. Not only is there a translation of his book, but there is a lot of other data for a person seeking more information in regard to Luxemburg's presence in the USA. For instance, on page 157 there is a neat picture of Holy Trinity Church and cemetery in Luxemburg, Iowa, as it appeared in 1972 and on page 160 there is a 1910 picture of the main street in Remsen, Iowa. There is an excellent index. The book is a treasure!