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Norwegian Folk Tales, Fairy Tales and Trolls: Tuss og Troll, Volume 1
18 bilingual stories in English and Norwegian from the collection of

Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, as well as others

Retold by Øyvind Dybvad, Gard Espeland, Velle Espeland,

Johannes Farestveit and Nana Rise-Lynum

Illustrated by Solveig Muren Sanden and Jens R. Nilssen
Translated into English by Alexander Knud Huntrods and Odd-Steinar Dybvad Raneng
Edited and Published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing

In 1944, Øyvind Dybvad had an inspiration for a new cartoon series based on Norwegian folk tales. The series received the resounding name of Tuss og Troll [Gnomes and Trolls]. Other than in 1947, this classic series has been published every year in Norway by Norsk Barneblad. Tuss og Troll is based on the collection of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, as well as others. Jens R. Nilssen, a master at drawing trolls, illustrated the series from 1944-1956. In 1957, Solveig Muren Sanden followed as illustrator and became known for her kinder trolls in the Norwegian landscape. She is one of Norway’s greatest cartoonists, particularly known for her work with Tuss og Troll. The bilingual English Norwegian, 7 x 10 inch, 192-page, hard covered, book included over 600 full-colored illustrations.
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Norwegians in America, their History and Record:
A translated version of the 1907 and 1913 Nordmændene i Amerika,
    deres Historie og Rekord
Volumes 1, 2, 3
Written by Martin Ulvestad
Translated into English by Olaf Tronsen Kringhaug (Vol 1)
   and Odd-Steinar Dybvad Raneng (Vol 1, 2, 3)
Transcribed from Gothic script by Benjamin Keith Huntrods
Edited and Margit Nysetvold Bakke (Vol 1) and Deb Nelson Gourley (Vol 2, 3)
Published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing

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Volume 1 — 480 pages, 7” x 10”, hardcover, years 1825-1907
• Sorted by geography in the USA & Canada and by 1st name
• USA (41 states, 500 counties) & Canada (6 provinces)
• = $39.95 with FREE shipping in the USA

Volume 2 — 640 pages, 7” x 10”, hardcover, years 1825-1907
• Sorted by occupation and where emigrated from
• 25,000 pioneers listed by 1,700 locations in Norway
• = $39.95 with FREE shipping in the USA

Volume 3— 704 pages, 7” x 10”, hardcover, years 1825-1913
• Sorted by last name or paternal name, references Vol 1 & 2
• GENEALOGY — GENEALOGY — GENEALOGY
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           Norwegian author and publisher, Martin Ulvestad, compiled personal data from the Norwegians who immigrated to America from 1825-1913 by sending out 163,000 brochures and 450,000 questionnaires. All 1,379 pages from Ulvestad's oversized books, originally published in 1907 and 1913, have now been transcribed from the Dano-Norwegian Gothic script and translated into English. The NEW 3-volume-set (originating from the 100-year-old books) is now available in English for the 1st time.

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Norwegians in America, Some Records of the Norwegian Emigration to America:
A transcribed and translated version of the 1888 Nordmændene i Amerika,
Nogle Optegnelser om De Norskes Udvandring til Amerika
Written by Knud Langeland
Translated into English by Odd-Steinar Dybvad Raneng
Transcribed from Dano-Norwegian Gothic script by Benjamin Keith Huntrods
Edited by Odd S. Lovoll
Foreword, biographical sketch and back cover written by Odd S. Lovoll
Indexed and Published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing

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• Bilingual English Norwegian
• 5-1/2” x 7-1/2”, 240 pages, hardcover

Knud Langeland’s highly autobiographical book was published in 1888. The book is divided into two sections, the first one treating immigration and his years in the United States; it deals with his career as a pioneer in the Norwegian immigrant press and his involvement in American public affairs. The second half recounts his life in Norway before his departure for America in 1843; major attention is given to the class discrimination and social injustice he himself observed and experienced.
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The Boys From Vangen: Vangsgutane
Written by Leif Halse
Illustrated by Jens R. Nilssen
Bilingual English and Norwegian text
Translated into English by Alexander Knud Huntrods
Published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing

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Vangsgutane has been a classic series in Norway since 1941. Now available in America for the first time! Currently serialized in the Norwegian-American Weekly newspaper. Great book for learning Norwegian and/or English! Right after WWII, Vangsgutane was used as curriculum material in Norwegian schools, as the series had easy-to-read text with pictures. This hardcover, full-colored book is for all ages with bilingual text and pictures throughout the stories. Following the loss of their father, the boys from the Vangen farm—Steinar and Kåre—tackle their father’s fieldwork and fulfill his unfinished lumber contract obligation. Honest and quick-thinking, the boys become role models for Norwegian children through their numerous adventures and close calls, some involving a troublesome neighbor boy, Larris.
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Deb Nelson Gourley presents
Kings of Norway
By Anders Kvåle Rue
58 bilingual stories in English and Norwegian
Published by Astri My Astri Publishing

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Kings of Norway and its accompanying 3 CDs feature bilingual text, bilingual audio, and full colored illustrations of 57 kings and one queen who ruled Norway from circa 875 to present. Utilizing visual art along with both written and audio storytelling allows the non-fiction book to be used as a unique language-learning tool. Appealing to readers of all ages on both sides of the Atlantic, the dual English and Norwegian language format is ideal for first-year Norwegian classes, language camps, and heritage and cultural programs. The 128-page, full-colored, hard-cover book includes the bilingual text and singing of both Astri, My Astri and Astri, Mi Astri by Klang Male Chorus Lillehammer, Norway.
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History of the Norwegian Settlements:
A translated and expanded version of the
1908 De Norske Settlementers Historie and the
1930 Den Siste Folkevandring Sagastubber fra Nybyggerlivet i Amerika
By Hjalmar Rued Holand
63 chapters in English
Published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing

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Winner of two National Awards (Professional Communicators and G.K. Haukebo Heritage Resource Award from Minnesota State University Moorhead), History of the Norwegian Settlements provides an engaging and enthusiastic depiction of the struggles as well as the triumphs of pioneer life. The 63-chapter non-fiction book lets readers trace the trails of 3,800 indexed immigrants through Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas as they explore new frontiers and build new communities. Along the way lurk killer diseases, grasshopper plagues, prairie fires and loneliness. The 512-page hard-cover book includes old 1901 maps, lithographs and a 32-page full-colored insert containing 18 fylker (district) and 433 kommuner (municipality) maps of Norway.
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Legend of Siljatjern Seter: Life, love and faith on a Norwegian mountain dairy
By Gunlaug Nøkland
Bilingual novel in English and Norwegian
English translated by Liv Nordem Lyons
English edited by Jo Ann B. Winistorfer
Published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing

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Legend of Siljatjern Seter tells the story of Mette agreeing to take a summer job as a budeie (dairy maid) on an old-fashioned demonstration dairy called Siljatjern (Silja’s pond) Seter. There is the heart of the Norwegian mountains, she discovers the love of her life, helps solve an ancient mystery, and renews her faith in God. The author, Gunlaug Nøkland, from girlhood had interests in husflid (Norwegian folk art) and farming traditions. She learned spinning, weaving, dying wool and linen production from her maternal grandmother as well as later studied textile production of wool, linen and cotton materials, and old Norwegian traditions. Included in the bilingual English Norwegian book is pictures and recipes from the old mountain seter life. Gunlaug and her family live on a farm in Vest-Agder, in Southern Norway.
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Astri, My Astri: Norwegian Heritage Stories
By Deb Nelson Gourley
16 bilingual true stories in English and Norwegian
Published by Astri My Astri Publishing

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Astri, My Astri: Norwegian Heritage Stories is a collection of 16 Norwegian heritage stories published in both English and Norwegian in the same book. The non-fiction stories touch anyone who has an interest in Norwegian heritage, culture, genealogy, or bilingual studies. The book takes one on a journey from immigrating in the 1840s to the discovery of an immigrant trunk more than one hundred years later and the subsequent unraveling of a rich family history. Among the topics included are the Minnesota Sioux Uprising of 1862, the great flu epidemic of 1918, hiking above the Arctic Circle, the heavy water assault during World War II, Norwegian rosemaling and bunader, Syttende Mai, stave churches, founding of a Norwegian Lutheran church in America, and the life of Snowshoe Thompson. The 280-page, hard-cover book contains 24 full-colored pages.
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Sigmund Aarseth: Norway Painted in Light and Color
Written by Marit Aarseth with additional texts by Sigmund Aarseth
Design and reproductions by Gudmund Aarseth
Translated into English by Kari Bye
Norwegian edited by Halldis Aarseth
English edited by Diane Edwards and Jo Ann B. Winistorfer
Bilingual text in English and Norwegian
Published by Deb Nelson Gourley, Astri My Astri Publishing

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The paintings of Sigmund Aarseth capture beautifully the many seasons and moods of Norway. Sigmund Aarseth: Norway Painted in Light and Color takes you on a journey through the mountains and the valleys painted with lush strokes of color and light. Sigmund Aarseth is one of Norwayʼs premier contemporary artists. He embraces the legacy and tradition of his Norwegian forefathers in art. Sigmund develops his own unique and personal style that transforms everyday and often commonplace objects, places and points in time to brilliant, bold alla prima (all at once) brush strokes and a dynamic color palette. His work expresses the heart and soul of the natural world in Norway. Color, shape, texture and light are transformed and modified through his art to portray his Norway, his place, his spirit, and the art spirit of the land and people – Norwegian poetry in color and light. New off the press in September 2008, the 236-page, full-colored, hard-cover 8.5 x 11 inch book includes 250 color reproductions.
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Norwegian Immigrants to the United States: A Biographical Directory, 1825-1850, volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 By Gerhard B. Naeseth (author of volumes 1,2,3 and co-author of volumes 4 & 5) By Blaine Hedberg (co-author of volumes 4 & 5)

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Hard cover books are 8.5 x 11 inches:

Volume 1 (1825-1843) 480 pgs, reprinted 2008 (3,800 Norwegian immigrants)
Volume 2 (1844-1846) 492 pgs, printed 1997 (4,600 Norwegian immigrants)
Volume 3 (1847-1848) 380 pgs, printed 2000 (3,100 Norwegian immigrants)
Volume 4 (1849) 423 pgs, printed 2004 (3,450 Norwegian immigrants)
Volume 5 (1850) 505 pgs, printed 2008 (4,200 Norwegian immigrants)
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