| Author |
Seton, Ernest Thompson, 1860-1946 |
| Translator |
Inha, Into Konrad, 1865-1930 |
| Uniform Title |
Animal heroes. Finnish
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| Title |
Eläinten sankareita
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Lukijalle -- Takapihan kissa -- Arnaux, kirjekyyhkyn tarina -- Voitokas susi -- Poika ja ilves -- Pikku Sotahevonen, mustahäntäjäniksen tarina -- Snap, kertomus bullterrieristä -- Winnipegin susi -- Tarina valkoisesta porosta.
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| Credits |
Produced by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Eläinten sankareita" by Ernest Thompson Seton is a collection of animal stories written in the late 19th century. The book showcases tales of various animal heroes, emphasizing their unique qualities and adventures. Seton draws from real-life experiences and observations, blending factual elements with a touch of storytelling flair. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Scrimper, a small, scruffy man who attracts a crowd of cats with his call of "Li-haa!" as he distributes scraps of meat. Among the cats is a grey backyard cat, who cleverly seizes an opportunity to claim food when chaos arises. The narrative explores the struggles and instincts of this cat as it navigates the challenges of urban life, including dog encounters and food scavenging. The opening sets the stage for a series of engaging animal tales, illustrating the resourcefulness and resilience of creatures in their quest for survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Animals -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Animals -- Folklore
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| Subject |
Animals -- Anecdotes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45286 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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