Publisher:  Det Norske Samlaget, 1986
Author: Halvor Kleppen
Translation credits include Margaret Saltveit and Margaret Wold
ISBN 10: 8252128548
ISBN 13: 9788252128543
104 pages -- Approx. size: 10.5" by 8"

  Heavily Illustrated with photographs, color & B/W & sketches

This beautifully produced volume explores the origins, evolution, and global influence of Telemark skiing, Norway’s iconic contribution to winter sport. Written by Norwegian author and cultural historian Halvor Kleppen, the book blends engaging narrative with rich visual documentation — including color and black‑and‑white photographs, historical images, and technical illustrations. Kleppen, a noted Norwegian cultural historian, documents the evolution of equipment, technique, and the sport’s revival in the late twentieth century. An English‑language edition produced for an international readership, uncommon outside Scandinavia.

Translated into English by Margaret Saltveit and Margaret Wold, the text offers an accessible and authoritative overview of Telemark’s skiing traditions, equipment development, and the sport’s revival in the 20th century.

The book is immaculate, clean, tight, and unmarked. Dust Jacket: Very Good — bright, clean, and without notable wear; no tears or chips.
Provenance: — Estate purchase, historian and teachers collection. Scarce in this condition.Gift worthy. Please see photos, enlarge and email with any questions you may have. Thanks for looking.

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