'A Review of the Indistries and Fascinations of Norway:
"Energy and Prosperity One remembers reading not so very long ago an article on the changed character of " guide-books and nothing could. be bettercillustethan "The Norway It is not a guide-book and not a history book, nor yet a trade directory, but jt'is' a combination of all three and is written in such a style that, skipping the statistical tables which are a necessity for many people but a bore to most, the book can be read through and provide more enjoyment than many a modern novel. It offer very interesting reading for an} body who wishes to know something about Norw: its geography, history, administration, finance ete. It also deals with education, lit ture, arts, sports, museums, sciences, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, mining, shipping, labour, banks, industries, communications, trade, whaling' and other subjects.
"The Norway Year Book" tells one about Norway as a country for tourists, with railways traversing the high mountains and passing through the loveliest scenery, about the facilities for yachting, ski-ing, shooting, fishing and other sports.
Ski-ing, of course, is a national rt, invented in Norway, where everybody, including the Royal Family, enjoy it. The Crown Prince, only 21 years of age, is a very keen skier and has taken part in numerous jumping competitions and won many prizes. The country is wonderfully well adapted for the sport and the most prominent ski-runners in the world are found in Norway. 'The world records for skating also have been held Norwegians for many Of the summer sports it' is particularly yachting which is popul and the conditions for yachting in the summer months, when there are almost no nights, are almost ideal. The Royal Norwegian Yacht Club has about 4,000 members, with about 1,000 boats, Norwegian Yachtsmen have distinguished themselves in many international competitions, In 1020, for instance, during the Olympic races Antwerp, the Norwegian boats obtained 28 points, winning: in practically all the classes in which they competed. The Royal Norwegian ¥acht Club holds the Coupe de France, the Gold Cup, the Oresund Cup and the Kattegat Cup.
As for angling, no country Europe offers nearly such good natural conditions ax Norway. In most of the rivers the salmon only is able to force its way up cor paratively short distances, but these Feaches, owing to the formation of the country, are full of pools and There are excellent opfor hiring fishing rights and a number of hotels own, fishing rights which are placed at the disposal of guests, There is an abundance of trout —sen trout as, well as fresh-water trout, For those, who prefer shooting, there are bear, elk, red door and reindeer, The country, consisting mainly of high and low mountain ranges and big forests, tests the sportsman's skill with the gun and even more, perhaps, his physical endurance, sense of locality and knowledge of the habits of game,
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