Amerikan ensimäiset suomalaiset : $b Eli Delawaren siirtokunnan historia

The book offers a concise look at the Finnish pioneers who arrived in Delaware during the seventeenth century, making them the first people from Finland to set foot in what would become the United States. It places these settlers within the broader context of colonial migration, highlighting how rare it was for a European nation—aside from the usual powers—to take part in the early settlement of North America. Drawing on contemporary records such as church registers, court documents, and travel journals, the narrative brings the everyday lives and challenges of these Finnish families to the foreground.

In addition to chronicling the establishment of the Delaware colony, the author examines the intertwined histories of Finnish and Swedish settlers, noting how their cultures merged in the New World. The work also touches on the early myths of discovery, linking the Finnish story to the larger tapestry of exploration that included figures like Leif Eriksson and Columbus. Though brief, the study provides a clear, source‑based portrait of a little‑known chapter in American history.