Czech Village & New Bohemia: History in the Heartland

Czech Village & New Bohemia: History in the Heartland
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 9781467117616
ISBN-13 : 1467117617
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Book Synopsis Czech Village & New Bohemia: History in the Heartland by : Dave Rasdal

Download or read book Czech Village & New Bohemia: History in the Heartland written by Dave Rasdal and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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