Celebrate Finnish-American roots with 4 books on U.P. culture, food, and history—includes Ojakangas’ classic cookbook and a signed “U-P People.”
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Mixed vintage book bundle (HC + PB)
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Size (each): approx. 9x6x1 in max; see details above
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Material: Paper/cloth boards with dust jacket (cookbook)
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Color: Mixed—red/yellow cloth, blue & yellow paperbacks
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Origin/Maker: U.S. regional presses; Crown Publishers
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Year/Era: 1964–2009 print years (vintage/modern mix)
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Genre: Finnish-American Heritage, U.P. Regional History, Ethnic Cookery
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Pages: ~250 / 123 / 197 / 52
Details
What’s included (4 books, English):
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The Finnish Cook Book by Beatrice Ojakangas (Crown; ~250 pp; 9x6x1 in; HC with DJ; classic old-country recipes: breads, coffee table, meats, pastries).
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Finns in Michigan by Gary Kaunonen (MSU Press, 2009; 123 pp; 9x6x1 in; PB).
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U-P People by Charles & Barbara Symon (signed by both authors; Rono-Jan Press, 1987; 197 pp; 9x5.5 in; PB).
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Finnish Heritage in America by Amanda Wiljanen Larson (Delta Kappa Gamma Society, 1976; 52 pp; 9x6 in; PB).
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Genre / Themes: Finnish-American Heritage, Upper Peninsula History, Ethnic Cookery, Immigration Studies.
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Why it’s special: regional U.P. focus + signed local history + beloved Ojakangas cookbook in one research-ready bundle.
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Suggested uses: gift for Finnish heritage families, genealogy & local-history research, vintage kitchen display, cabin reading.
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Color/Look: yellow & blue paperbacks + red/yellow cloth cookbook (vintage patina).
Condition
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Overall: Good vintage set with honest shelf/age wear. Clean text; tight bindings unless noted.
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Cookbook (HC/DJ): Good/Fair DJ—edge tears/chips; cloth shows two rubbed spots; pages clean.
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Finns in Michigan (PB): Very Good—light edge curl, crisp interiors.
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U-P People (PB): Good—owner name on endpaper; author signatures on title page; mild edgewear.
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Finnish Heritage in America (PB): Good—light cover creases; owner note; clean leaves.
(See photos; they’re part of the description.)
Disclaimer
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Please Note:
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