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About the Title #
“From Roslagen’s Embrace” refers to Roslagen, the coastal region in eastern Uppland where the Jansson family had their roots. Grandfather Knut was born at Forsmark Ironworks and grandmother Augusta grew up in Börstil parish – both places in Roslagen. From there they made their way north along the coast, first to Lungön and then to Högbonden.
The High Coast #
The High Coast (Höga Kusten) is a coastal area in Ångermanland, known for its dramatic cliffs and UNESCO World Heritage status. The post-glacial land uplift here is among the highest in the world – nearly 300 meters since the ice melted. Högbonden lies in the heart of this unique landscape.
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Högbonden #
Högbonden is an island in the High Coast (Höga Kusten), located off Nordingrå in Kramfors municipality. Today the island is known for its historic lighthouse and as a nature reserve, but in the early 1900s it was a place where families lived and worked under simple conditions.
The lighthouse on Högbonden was built in 1909 and is one of the most famous lighthouses along the Swedish east coast. The island has dramatic scenery with steep cliffs and views over the Gulf of Bothnia.
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The Jansson Family #
The book tells the story of the Jansson family who moved from Lungön outside Härnösand to Högbonden in 1921. On Lungön, the family had lived a relatively comfortable life close to society—there was a chapel, cemetery, shop, school, and opportunities for farming.
Moving to Högbonden meant a completely different existence. The island lacked many of the conveniences they had on Lungön, but the family had no choice but to move.
Family members:
- Grandfather Knut and grandmother Augusta — the heads of the family
- Arvid and Anna — the children seen in the family photo from 1919
- Elsa — the author’s mother, born 1920
- The dog Bella — the family’s loyal companion
Lungön #
Lungön is located just outside Härnösand and was the family’s home before moving to Högbonden. Unlike the isolated Högbonden, Lungön offered proximity to Härnösand, a chapel and cemetery, a small shop, school, roads and permanent residents, as well as good opportunities for vegetable gardening.
Grandmother Augusta had a great interest in gardening, something that was easier to pursue on Lungön than on the barren cliffs of Högbonden.
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About the Author #
Björn Sundin, son of Elsa and Henning, brother of Ulla in the story.
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Copyright #
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