Drawn from an impressive work entitled “ œDanmark“ published in 1856, these translated excerpts focus on the Danish West Indies around the time that Governor Peter von Scholten emancipated the slaves in 1848. Never before published in English, the comprehensive, yet charming description of West Indian life and nature-in St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas-has a great deal more to offer today’s reader than just a sentimental observation of times past. Readers can easily sense the natural curiosity and captivation of the original author, the Danish naturalist, A.S. Ørsted, as he encountered the rich botanical world of the tropics with his abundant knowledge thereof. The book is the companion text to six renowned lithographs ( by Emil Bærenten) of the islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John.

Language: English/ Danish
Pages: 46
Illustrations: 12 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 5 1/2“ x 8 1/2“
Binding: Softbound
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Code: 4273
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

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Christmas is perhaps the most communal celebration in Danish society. This book aims to maintain the traditions, customs and objects from Christmas in the past century. It is written and described personally by the local inhabitants of Lolland and Falster, 2 large islands at the most south eastern point of Denmark. A common trait running through the book is the warm, beautiful memories called to mind. The last pages of the book are devoted to recipes and instructions on how to make some of the traditional Christmas tree decorations. including the traditional paper heart baskets.

Language: Danish
Pages: 192
Illustrations: 14 Color Illustrations. 100 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 10“ x 7“
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 1.50
ISBN: 8788334287
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Code: 3428
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

Price: $55.00

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With the participation of the Danish Royal Library in Copenhagen, this exhibition catalogue presents a beautiful collection of Judaica and Hebraica in the form of manuscripts and printed books. This collection dates back to the European Enlightenment, when kings, nobles, and high ranking officials took interest and pride in acquiring manuscripts and books. The acquisition of manuscripts and books from the private collections of David Simonsen and Lazarus Goldschmidt as well as the survival of the Royal Library’s books from the ravages of the Nazi army during the Second World War make this an important collection of Judaica and Hebraica.

Language: English
Pages: 32
Illustrations: 6 Color Illustrations. 11 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8“ sq
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 0.25
ISBN: 873340221
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Location of Exhibition: Exh. Cat.: Jewish Museum, New York 1983
Miscellaneous: Cat. of exh. Bibl.


Code: 2962
Condition: Not in perfct condition
Status: Backlist

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Firsthand, Swedish immigrants tell their own story in this fascinating collection of letters, diaries, and memoirs. The author is a professor of history, and offers background and the letters and documents themselves for three time periods: The Pioneers 1840-1864; The Great Farmer-Land in the West 1865-1889; Farm, Forest, and Factory 1890-1914. Swedish terms and regions and a map of the Swedish provinces and districts are included.

Language: English
Pages: 348
Illustrations: 0 Color Illustrations. 36 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9“ x6“
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 1.25
ISBN: 816610096
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Miscellaneous: Bibl. Index.


Code: 1855
Condition: Not in perfect condition.
Status: Backlist

Price: $14.95

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“ œNew Sweden “ ˜88: 350 Years of Friendship“ is much more than a review of th year’s events. It is a celebration of Swedish/American relations, of dynamism and ingenuity, of an exciting intercultural exhchange. The book covers a broad panorama, ranging from the landing of Swedish colonsts on the banks of the Delaware River to the landing of American astronauts on the moon - with a Hasselblad camera. Packed with historical detail and lavishly illustrated, this volume looks forward as well as back. Major events such as the U.S. Royal Tour by Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, while emphasizing a long historical tradition, also served to focus attention on modern industrial Sweden, a theme supported by chapters on Science & Technology, Swedish Design and the Media. As inventors of the ball bearing, the adjustable wrench and the ubiqiuitous zipper, Swedes have a proud tradition to maintain: this book is proof that this tradition is alive and well!

Language: English
Pages: 88
Illustrations: 101 Color Illustrations. 34 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 11“ x 8 1/2“
Binding: Hardbound
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Weight: 1.25
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Code: 6473
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

Price: $19.50

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“ œSemmingsen provides an account of the movement rich in human and illustrative detail...a work of superior quality and merit, presenting in one brief volume a comprehensive treatment of Norwegian migration and settlement that will appeal with equal strength to the critical scholar and the interested layman alike.“ --American Historical Review

Language: English
Pages: 213
Illustrations: 0 Color Illustrations. 17 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9“ x6“
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 816610002
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Location of Exhibition:
Miscellaneous: Bibl. Index.


Code: 1853
Condition: Not in perfect condition.
Status: Backlist

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In the late 1820s, a certain Lieutenant Brady of the British Royal Navy came to visit his brother on the island of St. Croix in the then Danish West Indies. During his previous travels around the West Indies, the question of slavery had left an enduring mark on him. On St. Croix, he lived on a sugar-producing plantation and was surrounded by an enslaved population there. He began to draw correlations between the conditions in the British colonies and those on Danish St. Croix. In response, he created a pamphlet written with two objects in mind which, in his own words, included: the forwarding of the emancipation of the slaves, by the temperate and judicious improvement of their physical and moral condition and, secondly, endeavouring to allay that bitter feeling of hostility, which is too apparent between the colonists and the advocates for emancipation. This edited version of a primary source is essential to any inquiry into the slave trade in the Danish West Indies.

Language: English
Pages: 126
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Size: 8 1/2“ x 5 1/2“
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 0.50
ISBN: 9166111715
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Miscellaneous: Index.


Code: 3788
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

Price: $27.50

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While many Scandinavian immigrant stories tell about rural life in America, this is a story of the faith and courage of a mother of nine children born in Lake View, one of Chicago’s Swedish communities. Alida and Olof Lind raised their children to be committed Americans. Alida’s strength of character and clear faith led her through deep poverty in the Depression years and overwhelming grief from the deaths of three of her children.

Language: English
Pages: 109
Illustrations: 0 Color Illustrations. 30 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 8 1/2“ x 5 1/2“
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 0.50
ISBN: 971702578
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Code: 5326
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

Price: $16.50

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A condensed history of Denmark, this book follows the chronology of events and pays special attention to the background for Denmark’s international relations. Additionally, it incorporates references to existing historical monuments.

Language: English
Pages: 120
Illustrations: 0 Color Illustrations. 33 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 9“ x 6“
Binding: Hardbound
Subcategory: None
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Weight: 1.00
ISBN: 8714296926
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Miscellaneous: Index.


Code: 4942
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

Price: $45.00

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This publication describes the comprehensive history of this 336-year old regiment from 1658 to the present day in a straightforward way. Published on the 200th anniversary of the Royal Guard at Amalienborg Palace, this booklet is also meant to enhance the experience of visitors to the Royal Guards Museum.

Language: English
Pages: 80
Illustrations: 52 Color Illustrations. 17 B&W Illustrations.
Size: 7“ x 9“
Binding: Softbound
Subcategory: None
Edition:
Weight: 0.50
ISBN: 8789022157
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Miscellaneous: Bibl.


Code: 4191
Condition: In Pristine Condition
Status: Backlist

Price: $25.50

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