History & Culture
Norse to the Palouse by Marvin G. Slind
Norse to the Palouse: Sagas of the Selbu Norwegians is a fascinating account of the Norwegian immigrants who settled near La Crosse, Washington. The authors trace their history to the mid-nineteenth century and earlier and place it in the context...
$12.95
Nordic Wisdom by Elisabeth Carlsson
Take inspiration from the happiest countries in the world and live a more balanced, healthy, and peaceul life.The Nordic approach to life has captured our imaginations and it's easy to see why—from the Danish embrace of cozy living (hygge) to...
$12.99
Nordic Fest: 50 Years Strong by Dawn Svenson Holland
Researched and written by Dawn Svenson Holland. The Nordic Fest 50th anniversary book celebrates the beautiful story of this uniquely nonprofit, noncommercial special event held the last weekend of July in Decorah, Iowa. The book includes 22 chapters and a...
$50.00
$15.00
My Little Golden Book About Vikings by Andy Stjern
This nonfiction Little Golden Book is filled with amazing facts about the history of the Vikings and told through beautiful illustrations--perfect for preschoolers! Set sail with the adventurous, fearless Vikings! This informative Little Golden Book is full of great information...
$5.99
Muus vs Muus: The Scandal that Shook Norwegian America by Bodil Stenseth
In 1880s Minnesota a remarkable lawsuit posed questions about cultural practices in an immigrant community and the rights of its members as Americans—inspiring a wide-reaching debate about faith and family.
Softcover.
$29.95
Marking Time: The Primstav Murals of Sigmund Aarseth by Kathleen Stokker
With a lively text by Kathleen Stokker, this lavishly illustrated guide to Sigmund Aarseth's vibrant primstav (calendar stick) murals in Vesterheim's Amdal-Odland Heritage Center is a color compendium of Norwegian folklore as well as a study of a contemporary folk-art...
$5.00
Mangle Boards of Northern Europe by Jay Raymond
This folio book is an unprecedented window into the world of mangle boards, wooden implements used from the 16th to 20th centuries for smoothing linen. Featuring 267 boards from 18 European and American museums and four private collections, this fascinating...
$145.00
Lords of the Salt Road by Angus Konstam
This is the story of the Norse Earls of Orkney, whose lands once covered much of Scotland, and whose reach extended as far as Scandinavia, continental Europe and even the Mediterranean. The Norse earls of Orkney owed their allegiance to...
$30.00
Little Frog's Guide to Self-Care by Maybell Eequay
Globally loved, the Little Frog is the creation of Maybell Eequay and appears in this charming book of uplifting affirmations and empowering life lessons. Rosemalers love using these sayings on their rosemaling creations! “Don't forget about the subtle magic that...
$11.99
Liberating Sapmi by Gabriel Kuhn
The Sámi, who have inhabited Europe’s far north for thousands of years, are often referred to as the continent’s “forgotten people.” With Sápmi, their traditional homeland, divided between four nation-states—Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia—the Sámi have experienced the profound oppression...
$20.00
Last Word on Lefse by Gary Legwold
A joyous book dedicated to preserving the traditions of this Scandinavian food. It includes folktales, stories, and history surrounding this Norwegian delicacy. Along with corny songs, poems, and jokes, is a serious chapter with photographs and tips on how to...
$14.95
Landliv by Wenche Svendsen
The titles of this book translate to: With the heart in the past Vintage household goods for enjoyment and utility, culture, traditions, and good food An encompassing look at modern Norwegian life, this book is beautifully illustrated with large, colorful...
$182.00
Innovative Entrepreneurs from North Dakota: 125 Years of Impact! Impact! by Bruce Gjovig
Bruce Gjovig, CEO Emeritus of the University of North Dakota Center for Innovation Foundation, has written a second book of profiles of more North Dakota innovators and entrepreneurs. This second edition features 46 chapters of inspiring stories about individuals who...
$29.99
Heime Traditional Norwegian Food by Bodil Nordjore
With this book, Bodil wishes to convey some of the fundamentals of traditional Norwegian to the Norwegian immigrant community in the United States. This book is a love letter written to both traditional food and the immigrant population of the...
$30.00
Hammer of the Gods by Don Hollway
Don Hollway weaves together traditional Norse sagas and Anglo-Saxon chronicles to vividly depict the violence and spectacle of the Viking age, bringing to life the legendary Olaf Tryggvason. Hammer of the Gods tells the extraordinary saga of Olaf Tryggvason –...
$30.00
God Jul: A Swedish Christmas by Anders Neumuller
The charm, warmth, and beauty of a Swedish Christmas is captured in this remarkable collection of 300 colorful, fun, and historic postcards dating back to the 1800s. Each postcard reveals the magic behind Christmas and of Scandinavian tradition and folklore.With...
$19.99
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