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Author : Thomas E. Reiersgord
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015054141273
Research exploring the translation and meaning of the Kensington Runestone.
Author : Richard Nielsen,Scott F. Wolter
Publisher : Outernet Pub.
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : WISC:89096011127
The Kensington Rune Stone has been the subject of passionate debate over its authenticity since it was discovered in the roots of a tree near Kensington, Minnesota, by Olof Ohman in 1898. Through the presentation of compelling new evidence this book answers the many nagging questions that have eluded investigators for over 100 years. Much of this new evidence is truly startling and has led to the understanding of not only who carved the stone, but where they came from and why the came to North America. Co-authors geologist Scott Wolter and engineer Richard Nielsen present the evidence of their collective 25 years of research on the artifact. The results of their research present a compelling and convincing case. The Kensington Rune Stone: Compelling New Evidence is both a forensic inquisition and engaging mystery. As an easy-to-follow reference source, it's the must-have guide for making an informed decision about the evidence surrounding one of the most famous inscriptions in North America. As the scientific community's own Da Vinci Code, this book is poised to expose the clash of scientific ideology, politics and academia - while distilling the truth into one clear, but spellbinding, tome. - Publisher.
Author : Alice Beck Kehoe
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781478609254
In 1898, a farmer in northwestern Minnesota unearthed a large stone engraved with what appeared to be Norse runes carved in 1362. Could medieval Scandinavians have penetrated deep into mainland North America over a century before Columbus discovered the New World? Does the stone provide evidence that forces a rewrite of American history, or was it merely a well-executed hoax? In the absence of written records documenting a Norse expedition into Minnesota, most historians have dismissed the Kensington Runestone as a forgery. However, Kehoe approaches the question holistically. She examines not only historical and literary evidence, but also brings in data from archaeology, geology, linguistics, and biological anthropology. She concludes that the stones authenticity should not be dismissed as readily as it has been so far, even if that means re-thinking deeply ingrained ideas about contact between Europeans and indigenous Americans.
Author : Ole Godfred Landsverk
Publisher : Glendale, Calif. : Church Press
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : America / Discovery and exploration / Norse
ISBN : UOM:39015014720265
Author : Erik Wahlgren
Publisher : Madison : University of Wisconsin Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : America
ISBN : UCAL:$B137831
Controversy about the so-called Kensington stone, found in Minnesota in 1898 - whether it is an authentic Rune stone left by Pre-Columbian explorers from Scandinavia.
Author : Theodore C. Blegen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Kensington Rune Stone
ISBN : 0873515390
"Few questions in American history," writes Theodore C. Blegen, "have stirred so much curiosity or provoked such extended discussions as that of the authenticity of the runic inscription on a stone found near Kensington, Minnesota, in 1898." Swedish-American farmer Olof Ohman discovered the stone clasped in the roots of an aspen tree on a knoll above the surrounding swamp. His young son was the first to notice the strange letters chiseled into the rock face. Since then historians, geologists and runic scholars have entered the debate over the age and meaning of these carvings. Are they genuine 14th-century runes, evidence of a pre-Columbian Viking expedition to North America, or are they a clever 19th-century hoax? In this classic volume, Blegen untangles the circumstances surrounding the unearthing of the Kensington Rune Stone. Marshalling letters, affidavits, newspaper accounts and investigative reports, he lays out in authoritative detail the early history of this controversial artifact and investigates the background and character of Olof Ohman and other men involved in its discovery. He also describes the first cycles of investigation and dispute and devotes a chapter to the role of Hjalmar R. Holand, who acquired the stone in 1907 and was its chief defender until his death in 1963. Fourteen appendixes offer useful primary source materials and supply English translations where needed. This lucid text, together with its footnotes and appendixes, remains a cornerstone for further investigation and discussion.
Author : Robert Anderson Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105018412713
Author : Larry Millett
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780816677047
Hired by the king of Sweden to authenticate an odd stone unearthed by a Minnesota farmer, Sherlock Holmes soon finds himself investigating theft and murder as well.
Author : Carl E. Skog
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1928
Category : Kensington Rune Stone
ISBN : UOM:39015059449457
Author : Austin A. Mardon
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9781897472279
This book is comprised of three essays investigating the Kensington Rune Stone, the Callanish Standing Stones, and the Vikings in North America. Each topic is covered in-depth in this book, compiled by Dr. Austin Mardon.
Author : Theodore C. Blegen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Inscriptions, Runic
ISBN : LCCN:mm79001633
Author : Minnesota Historical Society. Museum Com
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 131495640X
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author : Norman K. Risjord
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0873516915
What do Paul Bunyan, Charles Lindbergh, and Jesse Ventura have in common--Minnesota, of course! In A Popular History of Minnesota, historian Norman K. Risjord offers a grand tour of the state's remarkable history, taking readers through the centuries and into the lives of those colorful characters who populate Minnesota's past. This highly readable volume details everything from the glacial formation of the land to the arrival of the Dakota and the Ojibwe people, from Minnesota's contributions to the Northern cause during the Civil War to the key players in reform politics who helped sculpt the identity of the state today. A Popular History of Minnesota highlights the historical significance of Minnesota's natural resources--the bountiful north woods, the treasured iron ranges, the impressive Mississippi waterfall on which the Mill City was built. It details the powerful marks left on the state by such luminous figures as Oliver H. Kelley, founder of the national Grange movement, Hubert H. Humphrey, champion of civil rights, and Betty Crocker, aid to homemakers everywhere. Lively sidebars outline noteworthy subjects, from the Kensington runestone to the devastating forest fires of the 1890s and 1910s, from the rise of the Mayo Clinic to the preservation of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Handy Traveler's Guides highlight historic destinations for readers who enjoy seeing where history happened. Fast-paced and informative, with generous illustrations, A Popular History of Minnesota is a must-read for newcomers and established Minnesotans alike.
Author : Erik Wahlgren
Publisher : Madison : University of Wisconsin Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : America
ISBN : UOM:39015005634558
Controversy about the so-called Kensington stone, found in Minnesota in 1898 - whether it is an authentic Rune stone left by Pre-Columbian explorers from Scandinavia.
Author : Robert Anderson Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Kensington Rune Stone
ISBN : 0917496205