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The Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition
The Opposite of Cold The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition
Author: Michael Nordskog, Aaron W. Hautala (Photographer)
As many in the north country can attest, one of life's great pleasures resides in the tradition of sauna-sitting in 180-plus-degree heat and throwing cool water on oven-hot stones to create a blast of steam (called löyly), followed by a jump in the lake, standing naked in subzero temperatures (or even a roll in the snow), or just...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780816656820
ISBN-10: 0816656827
Publication Date: 9/14/2010
Pages: 187
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Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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