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George Leonard Herter (24 May 1911 – 5 July 1994) of Waseca, Minnesota was the founder of the Herter's outdoor goods business and an author. His best known books are the Bull Cook and Authentic Historical Recipes and Practices series (published in three volumes), which have a cult following today.
The Whole Internet User's Guide and Catalog, by Ed Krol, was published in September 1992 by O'Reilly.The Los Angeles Times notes that the Whole Internet User's Guide and Catalog was the "first popular book about the medium" and "was later selected by the New York Public Library as one of the most significant books of the 20th century."
Norm Thompson Outfitters was a privately owned catalog and internet retailer based in Middleton, Massachusetts that was previously based in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States until September 2016. [3] The Norm Thompson offices were closed and consolidated due to Bluestem's acquisition of their parent company, Orchard Brands, in July 2015. [ 4 ]
Gerald R. Patterson (1926-2016), subject of the book "A Guide's Tale", guided for CCO. Prior to that he guided for Sigurd Olson's Border Lakes Outfitting Company. Prior to that he was a swamper (and then a guide) for the just-opened BSA Region 10 Canoe Base (now BSA's Charles Sommers national canoe base) on Moose lake. [30] [31]
After opening another store, Urban Outfitters, Hayne worked the concept behind Anthropologie, aiming to sell products targeting 30 to 45-year-old women. [6] In the autumn of 1992, Anthropologie opened its first free-standing store in a refurbished automobile shop in Wayne, Pennsylvania. [7] In 1998, the brand launched a mail-order catalog. [8]
In this context, outfitters include those that offer services for outdoor tourism including accommodations and guide services. Many retail stores and chains that sell outdoor sports gear call themselves "outfitters", such as: Bass Pro Shops , Cabela's , Mountain Equipment Co-op , and REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.).
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Sportsman's Guide is an online retailer of hunting and fishing gear, military surplus, ammunition, and outdoor sporting goods. It is based in South St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. The company was founded by Gary Olen in 1970, and the first Sportsman's Guide catalogue was mailed in 1976. In 2012, Sportsman's Guide employed about 700 people. [1]