| Author |
Ailio, Julius Edvard, 1872-1933 |
| Title |
Kesäkausi Jäämeren ja Vienanmeren rannoilla: Matkamuistelma
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 28.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Alkusanat -- Matka Jäämeren rannikolle -- Kuolanvuonosta Kalasaarelle -- Kalasaarella ja Muurmannin rannikolla -- Molemmin puolin napapiiriä -- Vienan rannoilla -- Lyhyt luku Venäjän lappalaisista.
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| Credits |
Jari Koivisto
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| Summary |
"Kesäkausi Jäämeren ja Vienanmeren rannoilla: Matkamuistelma" by Julius Edvard Ailio is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author's expedition to the regions surrounding the Arctic Ocean and the White Sea, primarily exploring the landscapes, peoples, and natural phenomena encountered along the way. The memoir likely reflects a personal journey intertwined with a sense of adventure and discovery in the lesser-known northern territories. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to the author's motivations for embarking on the journey, describing the allure of Lapland and the opportunity to study the region's geography and culture. Through vivid descriptions, Ailio expresses the beauty of the landscapes from the winter auroras to the summer solstice, setting the scene for his upcoming explorations with a scientific expedition team. Ailio also shares historical and geographical insights about the locations visited, revealing a deep engagement with the natural world while hinting at the difficulties faced during travel in such an extreme environment. The narrative paints a rich picture of the Scandinavian natural setting and hints at the social dynamics with local populations, establishing a compelling foundation for the rest of the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
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| Subject |
Arctic regions -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
White Sea Region (Russia) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65814 |
| Release Date |
Jul 10, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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