The Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition (Hardcover)

Michael Nordskog's illustrated history of Finnish sauna in the North American northwoods, with photographs by Aaron W. Hautala. It follows the tradition from its origins and arrival in North America to contemporary design, from 180-plus-degree heat and löyly to the jump in the lake.

What's inside

• How Finnish sauna came to North America
• Historic immigrant farmstead saunas, including what the book identifies as the oldest sauna in North America
• Contemporary saunas by noted architects
• Photographs from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ontario and Finland

Specs

Good to know

• Winner of the Midwest Book Award (2010), Minnesota Book Award (2011) and Northeastern Minnesota Book Award (2010).

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