Minnesota and the Upper Midwest

Wilderness Days Sigurd F. Olson 2012 Spring

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 Larry Millett 2012 Spring

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 Larry Millett 2012 Spring

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 Larry Millett 2012 Spring

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson come to Minnesota, on the trail of the famous Kensington Rune Stone

Blue Guitar Highway Paul Metsa 2011 Fall

The legendary Minnesota musician tells the story of making music from folk outpost to pop paradise to stages shared with stars from Seeger to Springsteen

Whiskey Breakfast My Swedish Family, My American Life Richard C. Lindberg 2011 Fall

A poignant, multigenerational tale of the Swedish-American experience for two disparate Chicago families

The Face of America Plays for Young People Children’s Theatre Company Peter Brosius and Elissa Adams, Editors 2011 Fall

A collection of plays for young people, reflecting the ethnic diversity of the American landscape

Twelve Owls Laura Erickson 2011 Fall

A gorgeous guide to the owls native to Minnesota, with descriptions and portraits by two of the state’s most beloved authors

The Northern Heartland Kitchen Beth Dooley 2011 Fall

More than two hundred recipes to satisfy seasonal appetites

Once There Were Castles Lost Mansions and Estates of the Twin Cities Larry Millett 2011 Fall

Take a tour of the lost mansions of the Twin Cities

A Cavalcade of Lesser Horrors Peter Smith 2011 Fall

Peter Smith on how being human is an awkward, messy, embarrassing business

Growing Shrubs and Small Trees in Cold Climates Revised and Updated Edition Debbie Lonnee, Nancy Rose, Don Selinger and John Whitman 2011 Fall

An all-in-one guide for northern gardeners seeking the perfect woody plants

In Cod We Trust Living the Norwegian Dream Eric Dregni 2011 Fall

A vivid portrayal of modern Norway through the eyes of a fourth-generation Norwegian American from Minnesota

The Invisible Element of Place The Architecture of David Salmela Thomas Fisher 2011 Spring

Breathtaking designs by one of the leading residential architects in the United States

A Sawdust Heart My Vaudeville Life in Medicine and Tent Shows Henry Wood 2011 Spring

A glimpse into a forgotten era of popular entertainment

Coming soon

University of Minnesota Press

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