Marianne Vogt-Amstutz | From Sigriswil to America – English PDF Edition

Emigration from the Bernese Oberland in the nineteenth century formed part of a wider European movement. Life in the Alpine valleys was often harsh, prompting many families to leave their homeland, frequently for the United States. The municipality of Sigriswil, with its eleven villages, was among the communities deeply affected by this emigration.

Author Marianne Vogt-Amstutz spent many years researching historical records and assembling a wealth of visual material. Originally from Schwanden near Sigriswil, where she still lives today, she has also met numerous descendants of Swiss emigrants. Their personal stories reveal the challenges of leaving home and the enduring connections between Switzerland and America.

This English-language edition makes these remarkable emigrant stories accessible to an international readership interested in Swiss history, migration and family heritage.

English digital edition

• Format: Protected PDF
• Language: English
• Extent: 140 pages
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