Legendary Jackrabbit Johannsen.
Title:
Legendary Jackrabbit Johannsen.
Author:
Johannsen, Alice E.
ISBN:
9780773564312
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (321 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- 1 The Family Looks Back -- 2 Childhood: 1875-1885 -- 3 Nordmarka and Independence: 1885-1891 -- 4 The Challenge of Jotunheimen: 1892 -- 5 Cadet Training in Christiania: 1893-1894 -- 6 Student Life in Germany: 1894-1899 -- 7 America, Land of Promise: 1901-1905 -- 8 Postcard Romance: 1905-1906 -- 9 A Fresh Start: 1907-1908 -- 10 Caribbean Adventure: 1908-1911 -- 11 Success and Frustration in New York: 1912-1922 -- 12 Health and Happiness in the Adirondacks: 1922-1928 -- 13 Going Broke in Montreal: 1928-1930 -- 14 Necessity Creates a Skiing Engineer: 1930-1932 -- 15 The Maple Leaf Trail: 1932-1939 -- 16 The Hungry Years: 1940-1960 -- 17 The Tide Begins to Turn: 1960-1967 -- 18 Reaping the Benefits: 1968-1975 -- 19 Capping the Climax: 1976-1986 -- 20 The Strength of the Hills: 1987.
Abstract:
This is the story of the remarkable Norwegian-Canadian who pioneered cross-country skiing in North America. A warm and personal portrait written by his daughter, it also places Johannsen's life in the context of the milieux in which he lived, and adds an element of objectivity and clarity to the Jackrabbit legend.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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