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Sauna: History, Culture, Health and Construction (Book)
Sauna: History, Culture, Health and Construction (Book)
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Sauna: History, Culture, Health and Construction is a 351-page hardback by four Estonian sauna enthusiasts: Urmas Hõbepappel, Liisa Hõbepappel, Silja Nellis and Siim Nellis. It explores just about everything you might wonder about the Northern European steam sauna and baths around the world, from the deeper origins of the Estonian sauna tradition and bathing practices in olden days and modern times to the differences between the Islamic world's hammam and the Japanese onsen. It also considers the role sauna has traditionally played in supporting health, and closes with guidance on building your own modern Northern European steam sauna. First published in Estonian in Tartu, this English edition was published by Populus alba in 2023 and measures 250 × 175 mm.
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| Book details | |
| Title | Sauna: History, Culture, Health and Construction |
| Authors | Urmas Hõbepappel, Liisa Hõbepappel, Silja Nellis and Siim Nellis |
| Publisher | Populus alba |
| Published | 2023 |
| First published | In Estonian as Saun, Ajalugu, Kultuur, Tervis, Ehitus (Populus alba, Tartu, 2023) |
| Translators | Kristopher Rikken, Mario Pulver, Urmas Hõbepappel |
| Supporters | HUUM, Turu-Uuringute AS, Thermory |
| Pages | 351 |
| Size | 250 × 175 mm |
| Format | Hardback |
About the book
This book by four Estonian sauna enthusiasts makes a fitting addition to any sauna. It explores the deeper origins of the Estonian sauna tradition, bathing practices in olden days and modern times, the differences between the Islamic world's hammam and the Japanese onsen, the sauna's traditional role in supporting health, and how to build your own modern Northern European steam sauna.
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Description
Sauna: History, Culture, Health and Construction is a 351-page hardback by four Estonian sauna enthusiasts: Urmas Hõbepappel, Liisa Hõbepappel, Silja Nellis and Siim Nellis. It explores just about everything you might wonder about the Northern European steam sauna and baths around the world, from the deeper origins of the Estonian sauna tradition and bathing practices in olden days and modern times to the differences between the Islamic world's hammam and the Japanese onsen. It also considers the role sauna has traditionally played in supporting health, and closes with guidance on building your own modern Northern European steam sauna. First published in Estonian in Tartu, this English edition was published by Populus alba in 2023 and measures 250 × 175 mm.
Features
| Book details | |
| Title | Sauna: History, Culture, Health and Construction |
| Authors | Urmas Hõbepappel, Liisa Hõbepappel, Silja Nellis and Siim Nellis |
| Publisher | Populus alba |
| Published | 2023 |
| First published | In Estonian as Saun, Ajalugu, Kultuur, Tervis, Ehitus (Populus alba, Tartu, 2023) |
| Translators | Kristopher Rikken, Mario Pulver, Urmas Hõbepappel |
| Supporters | HUUM, Turu-Uuringute AS, Thermory |
| Pages | 351 |
| Size | 250 × 175 mm |
| Format | Hardback |
About the book
This book by four Estonian sauna enthusiasts makes a fitting addition to any sauna. It explores the deeper origins of the Estonian sauna tradition, bathing practices in olden days and modern times, the differences between the Islamic world's hammam and the Japanese onsen, the sauna's traditional role in supporting health, and how to build your own modern Northern European steam sauna.
Delivery
We offer fast and reliable delivery to customers across the UK and beyond. For full details on shipping times and costs, please review our delivery policy.
Returns
We offer hassle-free returns within 30 days of purchase, so you can shop with complete confidence. For details, see our returns policy.
Warranty & Quality Promise
We are committed to delivering products of the highest quality, for details surrounding warranty please contact us.
