| Author |
Roberts, Charles G. D., Sir, 1860-1943 |
| Translator |
Inha, Into Konrad, 1865-1930 |
| Uniform Title |
The backwoodsmen. Finnish
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| Title |
Ylämaan kansa
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| Original Publication |
Finland: WSOY,1918.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Esipuhe -- Aavikkojen harhailijat -- Mac Phairrsonin onnellinen perhe -- Ison Aution järvellä -- Sarvas siellä, kontio täällä -- Lumen valta-aikana -- Puna-McWhan kesytys -- Melindy ja ilvekset -- Rouva Gammitin porsas -- Mustan veden pata -- Talven rautainen reuna -- Syvyyden satimessa -- Rouva Gammit ja piikkisiat -- Melindy ja kevätkarhu -- Kujanjuoksu kulovalkeassa -- Oveen kolkuttava hirvi.
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| Credits |
Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Ylämaan kansa" by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts is a collection of interconnected stories written in the early 20th century. Set in the richly described wilderness of New Brunswick, Canada, the book explores the lives of various characters, primarily focusing on their interactions with nature and the wildlife in their environment. The opening portion introduces readers to the protagonist, Pekka Noel, who finds himself in a dire situation after losing his cabin to a fire, setting the stage for his struggle against the harsh wilderness. The opening of the book thrusts Pekka Noel into a perilous predicament as he awakens to find his home engulfed in flames. Braving the cold, he manages to escape with only his clothes and a few belongings. The narrative quickly shifts to his immediate challenges: navigating the frigid landscape, dealing with hunger, and seeking shelter against the elements. As he sets off on a daunting trek to reach the nearest settlement, the harshness of winter and the perils of the wilderness test his resilience. Throughout this harrowing experience, elements of self-reflection and his philosophical musings on his situation highlight his character's depth and connection to the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories, Canadian -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Canadian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67510 |
| Release Date |
Feb 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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