Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage Book
The mission of this series is to republish new editions of significant out-of-print books that contribute to our understanding and appreciation of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. Popular and beloved authors such as environmental activist Sigurd F. Olson and wilderness adventurer Calvin Rutstrum, as well as modern north woods pioneer Helen Hoover and the renowned artist/writer couple Francis Lee Jaques and Florence Page Jaques, are well represented in the series with contemporary editions of books that have been staples on cabin shelves for decades. From picture books of Wanda Gág’s children’s stories to William Durbin’s young adult novels about immigrants in northern Minnesota, from classical historical studies of the Mississippi River and midwestern railroads to Larry Millett’s mysteries that bring Sherlock Holmes to Minnesota, these books span a wide range of Minnesota literature and history for several generations of readers. This series is published with the generous assistance of the John K. and Elsie Lampert Fesler Fund and David R. and Elizabeth P. Fesler.
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Books in this Series
Voices of Rondo
A look at the historic Rondo neighborhood of Saint Paul through the eyes of thirty-three former residents—back in print
A Peculiar Imbalance
The untold story of what it meant to be a black member of early Minnesota society
Frozen
A young woman’s struggle to speak for herself—no matter the risks—from critically acclaimed and award-winning author Mary Casanova
The Salvager
“The dramatic story of great disasters and of the gambles that are the life and blood of the salvage business.” —The New York Times
The Summer Sherman Loved Me
A middle grade novel about love, family relationships, and what it means to grow up
The Meaning of Wilderness
An indispensable collection of Olson’s rarest writings—at last in paperback
Sherlock Holmes and the Red Demon
The first novel in the series that brought Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John D. Watson to turn-of-the-century Minnesota
Wolf Shadows
In this sequel to Moose Tracks, Seth’s mixed feelings about a debate in his northern Minnesota town over the growing wolf packs puts him at odds with his friend Matt. When he sees Matt commit a horrible act of violence, Seth angrily abandons him, unaware that a blizzard is on the way, and now must try to rescue his friend.
Fool for Love
A remarkable biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald, written by one of the nation’s best biographers
The Disenchanted
A moving, controversial novel that captured both the dazzling spirit and the bitter disenchantment of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age
Turn Here Sweet Corn
A master class in organic farming, a lesson in entrepreneurship, a love story, and a legal thriller
Wilderness Days
A selection of Sigurd F. Olson’s finest writing on the splendor of the great outdoors, hand-picked by the master himself
The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes
Nonstop suspense unfolds as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel from London to New York to Chicago in pursuit of a vicious and cunning killer
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Alliance
Shadwell Rafferty crosses the river to Minneapolis to investigate murder and corruption with the help of Holmes and Watson
Sherlock Holmes and the Rune Stone Mystery
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson come to Minnesota, on the trail of the famous Kensington Rune Stone
Playful Slider
Playful Slider invites young readers to learn more about one of the most interesting of North American mammals
Through No Fault of My Own
A young teenage girl’s escapades as part of St. Paul’s social elite in the 1920s
Sherlock Holmes and the Ice Palace Murders
When one of St. Paul’s wealthiest scions loses his head—literally—it’s up to Holmes and Watson to track a cold-blooded killer
The Darkest Evening
An adventurous tale of one Finnish American family’s encounter with the “Red broom”
Wanda Gág: A Life of Art and Stories
A lively and accessible biography of the beloved author of Millions of Cats
The 400 Story
“400 miles in 400 minutes . . . the fastest train on the American continent.” —advertisement, December 1934
Homes in the Heartland
Discover the architecture and construction behind the ubiquitous farmhouses of the Midwest
The White Pine Industry in Minnesota
The long-awaited return of this authoritative and influential history
The Hiawatha Story
The illustrated history of one of the most spectacularly successful passenger trains of all time.
More Tales from Grimm
Enchanting adaptations of Grimm’s fairy tales by renowned artist and author Wanda Gág
Great Wolf and the Good Woodsman
A classic story with a message of peace, tolerance, and kindness—illustrated by Betsy Bowen
American City
A “civic biography” that examines a critical event in the labor history of Minneapolis—and the United States
Dining Car to the Pacific
A tribute to the lost era of the railway dining car, with 150 authentic recipes—back in print!
Nothing at All
“Nothing at All” is the name of an orphaned puppy living with his two brothers until two children come to adopt them. Unfortunately, Nothing at All gets inadvertently left behind—not out of cruelty, but because he is invisible!
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Wanda Gág interjects her own humor and adorable illustrations into this classic tale of the Brothers Grimm.
The ABC Bunny
An unfortunate accident with an Apple drives Bunny from Bunnyland to Elsewhere. Every letter in the alphabet is represented in Bunny’s journey, through what he eats (Greens), to whom he meets (Insects, Jay, Kitten, Lizard), and then a little sleep (Nap), to Tripping back to town, right side Up and Up-side-down.
The Lake District of Minneapolis
A colorful history of one of the city’s most beloved neighborhoods—now back in print!
St. Paul’s Historic Summit Avenue
A lively history of the best-preserved Victorian boulevard in America—now back in print!
Minnesota Logging Railroads
The fascinating history of the logging industry and railroads in northern Minnesota
Voices on the River
A captivating history of river travelers—now available for the first time in paperback!
Once upon a Wilderness
The complete outdoorsman looks back on fifty years of wilderness adventures to find answers to today’s questions.
Explorers of the Mississippi
Spirited stories of the heroes and scoundrels who explored the Big Muddy—now back in print!
The Long Ships Passing
A dramatic account of three centuries of people and ships that sailed the Great Lakes
A-Rafting on the Mississip’
An entertaining account of the golden era of lumber rafting, back in print!
The New Way of the Wilderness
The complete resource on backcountry camping from a legendary wilderness expert.
Reflections from the North Country
Olson’s wilderness philosophy, now in paperback for the first time.
North Star Country
A social history of the Upper Midwest by an icon of twentieth-century radicalism.
The Long-Shadowed Forest
A beloved naturalist’s guide to the northern wilderness around her remote cabin.
Runes of the North
Olson’s spiritual reflections on the northern wilderness, now available in paper for the first time.
Tracks in the Wild
A beautiful children’s book detailing Minnesota’s northwoods animals and their tracks
Snowshoe Country
The classic and gorgeous accounts of two legendary naturalists’ journeys through summer and winter in the north country—in two new stand-alone paperback editions
Blackwater Ben
A young boy discovers harsh realities, secrets, and adventure at a northern Minnesota logging camp in 1898
Canoe Country
The classic and gorgeous accounts of two legendary naturalists’ journeys through summer and winter in the north country—in two new stand-alone paperback editions
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