by Linda Lawrence Hunt
Paperback
The Vikings, Roald Amundson, Fridtjof Nansen, Thor Heyerdal ...Norwegians whose names evoke a spirit of exploration and adventure. Add a new name, Helga Estby. Helga went through many of the hardships experienced by Scandinavian immigrants — adventurers in their own right — but Helga went a few steps more, 3500 miles more . . . on foot.
Born in Oslo, Helga came to America with her mother and step-father at the age of eleven settling in New York. At a young age Helga gave birth to Clara, married and moved to Minnesota. She eventually bore nine children, had a difficult life on the prairie, and moved with her family to the state of Washington in time for the 1893 depression.
Lured by an offer from a mysterious sponsor, Helga was promised $10,000 — money which could prevent foreclosure and save the family homestead — if she could walk to New York City. Helga and her daughter Clara left Spokane in April 1896. During the journey they faced extreme temperatures, hunger, exposure and even shot a man in self-defense, but they also met with mayors, governors and other important people, including President-elect McKinley. They arrived in New York City on Christmas Eve, 1896. What followed was an American tragedy. You'll have to read the book to get the rest of the story.
Bold Spirit was written by Linda Lawrence Hunt, Associate Professor of English at Whitworth College in Spokane, who researched Helga's life and journey for her Ph.D. dissertation.
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by Linda Lawrence Hunt
Paperback
The Vikings, Roald Amundson, Fridtjof Nansen, Thor Heyerdal ...Norwegians whose names evoke a spirit of exploration and adventure. Add a new name, Helga Estby. Helga went through many of the hardships experienced by Scandinavian immigrants — adventurers in their own right — but Helga went a few ... ... more -
Touching characterizations of a time gone by: courtship, first automobile in Johnny Butte, hero worship, etc. ... more
Touching characterizations of a time gone by: courtship, first automobile in Johnny Butte, hero worship, etc. -
This exclusive sterling silver charm bracelet and the necklace are reminiscent of your high school days, but with a lot more class! The bracelet and necklace were designed by Suzann Nelson and Janet Martin, Those Lutheran Ladies (midwestern authors, humorists and performers), and sold exclusively by them. Rural Charm BraceletNostalgic Rural Charm Bracelet ... ... more
This exclusive sterling silver charm bracelet and the necklace are reminiscent of your high school days, but with a lot more class! The bracelet and necklace were designed by Suzann Nelson and Janet Martin, Those Lutheran Ladies (midwestern authors, humorists and performers), and sold exclusively by them. Rural Charm BraceletNostalgic Rural Charm Bracelet Sterling Silver, 7 inches Charms are: a great tractor, most likely a '53 WD Allis -- wide front end with fenders and a hitch, a majestic barn complete with a double-door hayloft, an outhouse with a half-moon in the door -- shelter for the Sears Roebuck catalog, a windmill with blades that really turn, a charming farm house -- vintage 1910 but frequently remodeled, and a pickup truck -- maybe a '53 Dodge. -
by Kurt D. Bergemann
Paperback
Shipment just arrived at Rural Route Bookstore. ... moreby Kurt D. Bergemann
Paperback
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Adapted from Roald Dahl's story
DVD
Roald Dahl, like many of Rural Route Bookstore's customers, was 100% Norwegian. However, his parents emigrated to Wales rather than America. Dahl — a prolific writer of adult and children's stories, screenplays, novels, and short stories — became internationally known for his writing and ... ... moreAdapted from Roald Dahl's story
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Roald Dahl, like many of Rural Route Bookstore's customers, was 100% Norwegian. However, his parents emigrated to Wales rather than America. Dahl — a prolific writer of adult and children's stories, screenplays, novels, and short stories — became internationally known for his writing and philanthropy, but mainly for nineteen children's books which were translated into many languages and often made into movies. Throughout the years, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been issued by several film companies under different titles including "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". This special widescreen edition version, released in 2005, stars Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka, the reclusive candy connoisseur of a candy factory that is supposedly closed but continues to produce and ship candy all over the world, and is directed by Tim Burton. Fill a bowl of popcorn or, in this case, a bowl of Wonka Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight candies, and let your imagination run wild as you sail along the Chocolate River, enter this magical factory, and frolic with the Oompa-Loompas. 115 minutes. Rating "PG Suggested". -
by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Lise and Lasse were Sami and siblings who lived at the top of the world where “bears snored in their winter sleep”, and the Northern Lights danced in the sky and brightened up the cold dark winter nights. The two children have wonderful adventures, but also some mishaps. Learn what ... ... moreby Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
Hardcover
Lise and Lasse were Sami and siblings who lived at the top of the world where “bears snored in their winter sleep”, and the Northern Lights danced in the sky and brightened up the cold dark winter nights. The two children have wonderful adventures, but also some mishaps. Learn what they did and how they lived as a nomadic people. At the time this pleasing and informative book was published (1935), the word “Lapp” was used to refer to the Sami people of northern Europe. The publishers of this reprint have kept the original language. -
by the Editors of Hippocrene Books
Paperback
This dictionaries make learning Swedish vocabulary easy and enjoyable. It is the design of these books that make them appealing and useful. (Norwegian also available.) ... moreby the Editors of Hippocrene Books
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This dictionaries make learning Swedish vocabulary easy and enjoyable. It is the design of these books that make them appealing and useful. (Norwegian also available.) -
Marilyn Ziebarth & Brian Horrigan, editors
Hardcover
Christmas in Minnesota evokes memories of holidays past: a communal feast in the 1870s, holiday pageants accompanied by stage-fright, forgiving and reconnecting with relatives, the torture of writing the perfect annual Christmas letter, to a drummer boy in the Civil War who lifts other soldiers' spirits with a ... ... moreMarilyn Ziebarth & Brian Horrigan, editors
Hardcover
Christmas in Minnesota evokes memories of holidays past: a communal feast in the 1870s, holiday pageants accompanied by stage-fright, forgiving and reconnecting with relatives, the torture of writing the perfect annual Christmas letter, to a drummer boy in the Civil War who lifts other soldiers' spirits with a spontaneous holiday celebration. The fifty short stories are accompanied by vintage recipes, old advertisements and cartoons, and black and white photos including holiday decorations of years gone by. Over 45 Minnesota authors, covering 150 years of the state's history, demonstrate the spirit of Yuletide cheer in Minnesota — in good and in tough times. This anthology, subtitled "a celebration in memories, stories, and recipes of seasons past", was co-edited by Marilyn Ziebarth (editor at at Historical Society Press) and Brian Horrigan (award-winning author and developer of exhibits at the Minnesota Historical Society). Their titles and access to information strengthen the accuracy of this treasured book. Christmas in Minnesota would make a wonderful holiday gift for those with a Minnesota connection, or for those who wish they had one. -
by Astrid Lindgren
Paperback
Beginning in 1939, Lindgren —Sweden's beloved children's author — began writing books for young people. Her final two books were published posthumously in 2002, the year she died at age 94, and in 2007. Well, maybe these aren't her final books; In January 2008, the national Library of Sweden inaugurated the Astrid Lindgren Archive ... ... moreby Astrid Lindgren
Paperback
Beginning in 1939, Lindgren —Sweden's beloved children's author — began writing books for young people. Her final two books were published posthumously in 2002, the year she died at age 94, and in 2007. Well, maybe these aren't her final books; In January 2008, the national Library of Sweden inaugurated the Astrid Lindgren Archive and opened parts of it to the public, and other manuscripts may be developed. In her almost 70 years of writing, she had composed over 100 books that have been translated into 84 languages and sold in over 100 countries. Many were made into movies, including those about her most famous character, "Pippi Longstocking". In 1999, her homeland voted her "the most popular Swede of the century", a theme park in her hometown of Vimmerby bears her name, "Astrid Lindgren's Varld", and in the late 70s a Soviet astronomer even named a new minor planet after her. According to Lindgren, the "noisy village," a recurring location in some stories, was reminiscent of the small town where she grew up, and the boyish unkempt behavior of characters like Pippi was based on Lindgren's recollections of herself as a young girl. For ages 3 - 8. -
by John McCutcheon
Hardcover with CD
"And suddenly in two tongues one song filled the night sky." John McCutcheon, nominated for six Grammy Awards, has been called "America's balladeer" and has been described as a cross between either Pete Seeger and Mr. Rogers, or a mixture of Will Rogers and Bruce Springsteen. In addition to kudos ... ... moreby John McCutcheon
Hardcover with CD
"And suddenly in two tongues one song filled the night sky." John McCutcheon, nominated for six Grammy Awards, has been called "America's balladeer" and has been described as a cross between either Pete Seeger and Mr. Rogers, or a mixture of Will Rogers and Bruce Springsteen. In addition to kudos for his music, McCutcheon has won multiple Parent's Choice and American Library Association awards for his writing, and numerous awards from educational groups for this particular book — geared to all ages. Along with historically appropriate artistic illustrations (illustrated in beautiful, yet fittingly faded-appearing art by Henri Sørensen, Danish illustrator of many books), recipients of this book will receive the best of two McCutcheon's talents: his touching story about a Christmas Eve truce instigated by the soldiers who were in mud-soaked trenches 100 feet apart — a place called No Man's Land on the battlefields of Belgium, and an accompanying CD reading of this thought-provoking story that also features two of McCutcheon's songs. The book also has the sheet music for his song, "Christmas in the Trenches." The narrator ends the story with "...all too soon the dawn reminded us it was time to get back to our own sides. Back to the trenches. Back to the waiting." -
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by Bob Artley
Hardcover
Built in 1877, Bob Artley’s family farm in Hampton, Iowa, was without indoor plumbing and was heated by wood or a coal-burning stove. Yet, the air was filled with love and security, especially during the holiday season. It created a magical childhood that Artley wished every child could experience. Sharing his memories through ... ... moreby Bob Artley
Hardcover
Built in 1877, Bob Artley’s family farm in Hampton, Iowa, was without indoor plumbing and was heated by wood or a coal-burning stove. Yet, the air was filled with love and security, especially during the holiday season. It created a magical childhood that Artley wished every child could experience. Sharing his memories through nationally syndicated articles, other writings, sketches, and 10 books was Artley's way of helping that wish come true. From the arrival of mail-order catalogues to perilous tobogganing sessions, Artley depicts a rural Christmas rich with simple activities that often go unnoticed. In loving detail, he describes the homemade gifts he and his siblings created for their parents, reminisces about sharing family popcorn evenings on cold winter nights, details delightful meals that marked the Yuletide season, and remembers selecting and cutting Christmas trees. This book, packed with watercolor painting and Artley's sketches, emphasizes the joys of family and friends over the excess of material wants and needs. A great holiday gift for those with an appreciation of the past, or those wanting to learn about "the good old days." -
Edited by Dorothy Dodge Robbins & Kenneth Robbins
Hardcover
An excellent gift for people of many ages, regardless of their locale, that brings together unique geographic, historical, and cultural perspectives and memories about winter’s holiday celebrations and traditions. Reviewers of this book have called it "a thought-provoking and inspiring antidote to the dark and icy ... ... moreEdited by Dorothy Dodge Robbins & Kenneth Robbins
Hardcover
An excellent gift for people of many ages, regardless of their locale, that brings together unique geographic, historical, and cultural perspectives and memories about winter’s holiday celebrations and traditions. Reviewers of this book have called it "a thought-provoking and inspiring antidote to the dark and icy days of December" and "a welcome reminder of the many connections we make with each other and the landscape" during the holiday season. The editors have included heart-warming stories by 21 Midwestern writers, some living and some not, and many who are or have been award winners for their contributions to Americana literature. Those of us who have read these short stories with topics ranging from lutefisk and julebukking to sleighbells and twinkling lights congratulate the editors for their choices and agree with yet another reviewer who wrote, "the stories in this collection unwrap like so many holiday packages, revealing a varied assortment of gifts" remniscent of December in the Midwest with days and experiences that vary from the magical to those that are depressing, but all which make for a a rich life.