Cover: The illustration is a print of fine art named "Together" by the Norwegian artist Kaare Espolin Johnson. The motive illustrates the toil and moil of pulling a Russian lodya on land during the Arctic Pomor trade of the 19th century. The editor wishes to thank his good friend, Gisle Espolin Johnsonthe son of the artistfor permission to use this beautiful print to illustrate the theme of the book.
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