Virg Viner, Books (18 results)

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good -. Probable First. The Minnesota American Swedish Bicentennial Council proudly recalls its heritage during the visit to America of H.M. Carl XVI Gustaf, king of Sweden. 33 pages. B&W photos. Very, very light foxing on covers. Nice and clean throughout.

Seller Inventory # 005098

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Printing. The late populist politician, Eugene McCarthy, puts Minnesota on display in this evocative poetry and prose collection -- his fourteenth book. Introduction by Minnesota poet, Robert Bly. Features photos from the Minnesota Historical Society's collection. 137 pages. Lovely copy.

Seller Inventory # 004896

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. No Printing Stated. Explores the dynamics of social change by which the Russian ethnic community of Minneapolis first took shape and later evolved under the influence of the wider social environment. 232 pages including index. Dust jacket has minor shelf wear, a hint of soiling and a couple of very tiny, mended tears. Lovely copy.

Seller Inventory # 009137

Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Printing Stated. This fascinating pictorial history was published to mark Shoreview, Minnesota's 45th anniversary of incorporation. The author tracks the area's development from its roots as a farming community and recreational are to today's bustling city. Conatins over 200 historic photographs. 128 pages. Part of the "Images of America" series. Wonderful copy.

Seller Inventory # 009926

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+++. Probable First. Few questions in American history have stirred so much curiosity and provoked such controversy. This book, by an eminent historian, examines the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the Kensington Rune Stone and the early history of the mystery all in an attempt to untangle some of the snarls and misconceptions surrounding the stone, and clarify some of the problems. After viewing the record, Blegen offers his opinion based on the sum total of historical, runological, and archaeological evidence. 212 pages including index. B&W photos, diagrams. Dust jacket has a couple of small, mended tears and a hint of edge wear; price clipped. Wonderful copy.

Seller Inventory # 009875

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine-. First Printing. Hazelden, a pioneer in the treatment of alcoholism and addiction since 1949 has helped restore human dignity and a productive life for tens of thousand of patients. This is the definitive history of this remarkable recovery center, delivering the intriguing story of how Hazelden became the most respected chemical dependency treatment facility in the world. 175 pages including index. B&W photos. Dust jacket has light edge wear. Previous owner's name on front end paper. Really nice copy.

Seller Inventory # 002701

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine --. No Jacket. No Printing Stated. The history of the Minneapolis Club encompassing the years 1883 to 1974. 161 pages including index. B&W photos and illustrations. Very light wear. Very nice copy.

Seller Inventory # 004668

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+++. First Edition. Born in Rochester, Minnesota in August, 1896, the author provides her recollection, as well as her mother's and grandmother's. of her life at the family's home, Hiram House. Features black and white photos of the family as well as some of Buckeye's art. Author's signature, dedication and date on front end paper. 312 pages. Dust jacket has a couple of small mended tears as well as a bit of wear at top of spine area. Very nice copy. Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 004384

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good -. No Printing Stated. This is the story of the festival that takes place every year in Hackensack, MN celebrating the legend of Lucette Diana Kensack, the sweetheart of Paul Bunyan. Features a list of all the Hackensack sweethearts through the years as well as stories, poems and essays centered around Lucette. No pagination. Discolored patch at bottom of front cover due to an old sticker residue. Start of a crease on back cover near lower corner. Very nice copy of this unusual volume.

Seller Inventory # 005320

Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Douglas Wood (illustrator). First Printing. An introspective journey to joy through the meaning of nature. Features poetic text and drawings woven with quotes from John Muir, Walking Buffalo, Sigurd F. Olson and others to help trace a spirit-renewing journey by paddle and canoe. Signed by author on title page. 176 pages. Illustrated. Great copy. Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 004059

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Printing. A landmark history of the Upper Mississippi, from early European exploration through the completion of a navigable channel and a system of locks and dams in the mid-twentieth century. Chronicles the origins of navigation improvements and traces the physical design of the river as well as the grain empire's feud with railroads and to the politics of port cities. 365 pages including index. B&W photos. Terrific copy.

Seller Inventory # 008124

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good+++. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good++. First Edition. A pictorial account of the summer homes that proliferated along Minnesota's lakshores. All types and style appear with log cabins and lakeside mansions holding places of equal dignity.159 pages inclusing index. B&W photos. Tiny bumps to lolwer corner tips. Wrinkle on dj back along top edge. Overall, very, very nice copy.

Seller Inventory # 005297

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Printing. A comprehensive history of Eagan, Minnesota, a fast-growing suburb of the states capitol city, St. Paul. 187 pages plus 34 page appendix. B&W photos. Super nice copy. May have been issued without a dust jacket.

Seller Inventory # 004283

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Printing. In this collection of essays, 24 leading scholars from both the United States and Sweden investigate various facets of Swedish life and culture in the Twin Cities. Signed on title page by Philip Anderson. 376 pages including index. B&W photos; charts. Fabulous copy. Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 005690

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Printing. This history is a testimonial to the women of Minneapolis who recognized the need for sustenance beyond room and board and sought to fill it. Specifically it recognizes the women who have provided children and elderly women a place to call home for over 120 years. That home is Stevens Square. Signed by authors on title page. 99 pages. B&W photos. Illustrated end papers. Terrific copy. Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 005424

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Printing. The personal story of a father as told by his son. Written to provide a better understanding as to his father was, his accomplishments, his good and bad sides so the entire family could get to know him and their ancestory. 113 pages. B&W photos. Family tree. Signed by author on front end paper. Fabulous copy. Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 010208

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Printing. Minnesota is one of a handful of states that doesn't allow the death penalty. But that was not always the case. In fact, until1911, executions in the state were not only legal, they were frequent. Herein, the author takes the reader on a compelling journey through the history of lynchings and state-sanctioned executions that dramatically shaped Minnesota's past. Signed by author on title pages. 307 pages including index. B&W photos. Fabulous copy. Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 010112

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Editions from 1978-1982. Three different volumes bound into one. First volume published in 1978 (green cover): "Happenings in Deephaven," second 1980 (blue cover) "Happenings in Wayzata," third 1982 (maroon cover) "Happenings in Excelsior." Contains the history of Lake Minnetonka and the area surrounding it. 87 pages plus index, 123 pages including index, 142 pages including index respectively. B&W photos. Fabulous copy. Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 005020