Norway : the craddle of skiing

Download or read book Norway : the craddle of skiing written by Thor Gotaas and published by Font Forlag AS. This book was released on 2012-06-16 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE CRADLE OF SKIING is a designation often used about Norway, where skis have been a means of transport, a pastime and a sport for centuries. Here you will find the story of the people who allegedly "are born with skis on their feet". NORWEGIAN HERITAGE is a series of books about our most important and best-known national icons. The respective titles introduce major personalities from the worlds of art and literature, science and sports, but also the many natural wonders of the country, as well as significant historical periods and cultural expressions. Each book offers an updated introduction to readers who wish to familiarize themselves with a given subject.