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by Linda Lawrence Hunt
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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 ... ... moreby Linda Lawrence Hunt
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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 Snorre Sturlason Ed. Erling Monsen, Tr. A H Smith
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Snorre (Snorri) Sturluson or Sturleson, 1178–1241, was an Icelandic chieftain, historian, poet, critic, saga teller, and the leading figure in medieval Norse literature. By combining traditional legend with historical information, his great epic, Heimskringla, recounts the history of Norway, and chronicles the reigns of 16 high ... ... moreby Snorre Sturlason Ed. Erling Monsen, Tr. A H Smith
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Snorre (Snorri) Sturluson or Sturleson, 1178–1241, was an Icelandic chieftain, historian, poet, critic, saga teller, and the leading figure in medieval Norse literature. By combining traditional legend with historical information, his great epic, Heimskringla, recounts the history of Norway, and chronicles the reigns of 16 high kings descended from the warrior-wizard god Odin. Beginning with the dim prehistory of mythical gods and their descendants, this classic recounts the history from legendary times to the twelfth century, 1177 specifically, and through the 15-year reign of Olaf Haraldsson, who became Norway's patron saint. Once found in most Norwegian and Icelandic homes and schools, Heimskringla influenced the thinking and literary style of Scandinavia over several centires and is still regarded as a national treasure. According to the literary journal, Modern Philolog, "Among the many contributions to world literature that ancient Iceland has given us, Heimskringla stands out as one of the truly monumental works. Among medieval European histories in the vernacular it has no equal." Based on early histories and oral tradition, this 832-page medieval account has been supplemented with over 130 illustrations and 5 maps. -
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by Helen Ingeborg
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This 32-page revised edition contains directions for common Swedish Christmas crafts, recipes for holiday foods, common phrases, and Christmas songs and traditions. Everything in the books seems easy to follow, and the crafts and recipes utilize common tools and ingredients. Ingeborg explains Swedish traditions such ... ... moreby Helen Ingeborg
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This 32-page revised edition contains directions for common Swedish Christmas crafts, recipes for holiday foods, common phrases, and Christmas songs and traditions. Everything in the books seems easy to follow, and the crafts and recipes utilize common tools and ingredients. Ingeborg explains Swedish traditions such as the juletomte, the straw julbock, julgranskorg (the heart-shaped paper baskets) and stænegosse, the Star Boy. Order this book in time to celebrate St. Lucia's Day, December 13, one of the highlights of the Swedish and Swedish-American Christmas season. -
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tr. by W. W. Worster
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