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Rapala
by John E. Mitchell
So, your family draws names and just your luck! For the second year in a row you got Uncle Leroy, a mostly silent bachelor who — other than the Want Ads in the weekly Shopper — doesn't like to read much, and prefers fish over people! Well, here you go. This book will reel him in, and keep him busy all winter. Uncle Leroy will be hooked — and you will be his favorite nephew or niece for life! This book, opens with an interesting biography of Lauri Rapala (1905-1074), the Finnish man who invented this kind of lure and knot. As outdoor writer and TV personality Ron Schara wrote, "It all began with a hungry Finnish guy and a carving knife." The very name of Rapala evokes quiet mornings on a mist-shrouded lake, family expeditions in a well-worn rowboat, and the thrilling moment when a fish explodes out of the water. This comprehensive book, written to commemorate the centennial of the inventor's birth, tells the story of a remarkable company and the angling products it designs, manufactures, and sells in 140 countries today. The book includes the official history of the company and its status today (now the Rapala-Normark Group, the worlds largest fishing lure and tackle producer); a detailed guide to the lures Rapala now makes; personal stories and anecdotes; and 130 color and 60 B&W photos. Appendices include detailed graphs and charts showing world record fish caught on Rapala lures; casting and trolling depth charts for lure selection; charts cross-referencing matching snaps, lines and hooks; plus more. AC
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07
Hardcover
$29.95
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$19.95
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Celebrating
Birch: The Lore, Art and Craft of an Ancient
Tree
Compiled by volunteers at the North House Folk School This
book was created to celebrate ten years of instruction at the North
House Folk
School, a non-profit formed by "spontaneous
combustion," in
Grand Marais, MN, on the north shore of Lake Superior. Celebrating
Birch is a tribute to the You
will discover the rich history and
fascinating cultural myths
of this
legendary tree. "Lore and Legends", an entertaining chapter
telling worldwide traditions and explaining the tree's symbols, brings
together
history, geography and myth to relay the significance of this widely
dispersed
species in many cultures. There are also instructions on
harvesting the
tree and on using leaves and fungi for medicinal teas and the sap for
sweetener. School
founder Mark Hansen says, "This is about doing, making things happen,
and
finishing something. There's a healing that happens when you work with
your
hands. It's not about efficiency; it's not about proficiency. It's
about
learning to be a human being with all your senses."
AC
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Paperback $24.95 Art
& Technique of Scandinavian Style
Woodcarving: Step-by-Step Instructions & Patterns for 40 Flat-Plane Carving Projects by Harley Refsal Harley
Refsal, recently retired Scandinavian Studies professor at Luther
College in
Decorah, IA, is an internationally recognized carver who has been
decorated by
the King of This
book offers detailed, clear instructions for 40
flat-plane
projects.
Directions for carving and painting — with front and side-view patterns
— and
step-by-step photographs reveal how to make a few simple cuts and leave
large
flat planes intact. Out of a piece of wood (and a knife, a few gouges,
and some
patience), readers will bring to life typical figures such as
a school teacher or ice fisherman or traditional Scandinavian
creatures
such as trolls, nisser, and the Christmas tomter. Scandinavian-Americans
will enjoy carving images of their rural neighbors like Aunt Trine or
Selma all
dolled up to head out and do "shores," or Willie who isn't much of an
athlete, but knows his ancestors from Sweden would be proud of his
carving
talent. I really think some of these folks grew up near Harley in
Hoffman, MN,
and I think I met a few of them at the annual lutefisk supper at my
church, but
I'm not sure. That was a long time ago, and everyone feasting in the
church
basement looked alike. AC - 03 Paperback $17.95
The whittled little folk are delightful. From Kristian to Thea to the Woodsman, acclaimed artist Harley Refsal provides patterns and instructions for carving over 20 delightful characters in wood. Readers will find step-by-step carving and painting instructions for a Scandinavian-inspired man and woman. Once they have learned to carve these, they will find 20 more patterns to create. Each project includes four separate patterns (one from each view), carving instructions, and painting notes. An overview of Scandinavian flat-plane carving and details on customizing patterns are also included.
This book — a classic guide to the knitting styles of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands — has been written by an international expert on traditional Scandinavian knitting, and the volume is well known and prized among longtime practitioners of the craft worldwide. Illustrated with 191 black-and-white and 20 color pictures, patterns are included for include jerseys, gloves and mittens, stockings, and caps. McGregor's in-depth treatment covers a range of styles from all parts of Scandinavia. Topics in the 11 chapters range from the origins of Scandinavian knitting to techniques unique to each country. There is also a glossary of Eng./Scand. knitting terms, and information on knitting needle sizes and further readings. AC - 08 Paperback $14.95
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