Fjelde - Life and Destiny

In the rugged hills above Norway’s Osterfjord lies the abandoned hamlet of Fjelde, a place to which many in North America can trace their roots. What secrets lie hidden among the overgrown trails and moss-covered ruins?For nearly 300 years, Fjelde was home to generations who carved out lives from the unforgiving terrain. With researched storytelling, genealogical data and over 200 historical and contemporary photographs, Fjelde - Life and Destinybreathes life into the daily labors, joys and resilience of those who once called this mountain settlement home. It traces the transformation of Fjelde through time including the effects of emigration to the USA and Canada, the prospect of hydropower development in the landscape and modern efforts for conservation.Whether you're drawn by ancestral ties or the pull of forgotten places, this book invites you to journey into Fjelde’s past and perhaps discover a part of your own story. Read more