It all started with selling an Eskilstuna champagne pattern knife to Reidar Remneson, a collector in Karlstad, Sweden - thus returning this stray to its homeland after a century abroad. Besides, he said, he would help with translations. Book Dust Jacket Swedes have a cavalier attitude toward foreign languages. Over the centuries Sweden has invaded, or been invaded by, most of its neighbors.
Swedes are accustomed to foreign words and phrases.
English is taught as a compulsory language in Swedish schools. My only exposure to foreign language was elective French, a choice sincerely regretted by both my teacher and me. However, if you haven't yet nodded off, you will see that my real talent lies in the Germanic languages, such as Swedish. Reidar was right about my enjoying the book. Illustrated are many pictures of cutlery and of families of early company owners.