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In this classic story, Sven Barthel portrays the art of being one with nature - and of moving without an almanac, a clock or fixed plans. "The sailboat is a discovery, the motorboat an invention - therein lies the whole difference", he writes in one of his many accurate formulations. This is probably the best text ever written about sailing.<br/><br/><br/><br/>In this exquisite little book, Sven Barthel's fine text is accompanied by Roland Svensson's fantastic pictures, as well as watercolors and graphic sheets. The result is a beautiful book in a handy format.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Sven Barthel was one of the 20th century's foremost portrayers of sailing and life in the archipelago. He wrote around ten books, many of which have become classics.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Roland Svensson was one of Sweden's most beloved artists. Most of his artistry revolved around islands in general and the Stockholm archipelago in particular.<br/><br/><br/><br/>This book is also available in a Swedish edition - Frihetens instrument.

This is the fascinating story of Swedish equestrian and Olympic medallist Peder Fredricson and his winding road to success. As a five-year-old he was riding on free rein in the Swedish forests and from then on everything was about horses. He worked as a groom for the best equestrians in the world, lived on next to nothing and rode for a while with a buzzard on his arm. He was a skilled rider but not very interested in competing.<br/><br/><br/><br/>When he finally was persuaded to compete in the big equestrian eventing and showjumping competitions, he realised that talent was not enough - he had to rethink completely. He created a structure, both for everyday life and for competitions, and the outcome was almost immediate. After only a few years, he was one of the best showjumpers in the world. Much has changed since his unconventional childhood, but his attitude remains the same - interaction with the horses is what is most important. His mental focus has been his secret weapon in the major competitions.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Today, Peder Fredricson is one of the top showjumpers on the planet with four Olympic medals to his credit. In 2021 he was ranked the world number one rider.