| Author |
Alec-Tweedie, Mrs. (Ethel), 1862-1940 |
| Title |
Through Finland in Carts
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Joe Longo, Grace, Constanze Hofmann and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Through Finland in Carts" by Mrs. Alec-Tweedie is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work explores the author's experiences as she journeys through Finland, capturing the country's landscapes, customs, and the charming eccentricities of its people. The narrative focuses on the author's observations during her travels, including her interactions with locals and the cultural elements that define Finnish life. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the author's first impressions of Finland upon her arrival in Helsingfors (now Helsinki). Accompanied by her sister and a friend, the author marvels at the beauty and peculiarities of Finnish society. She comments on the unique mode of transport in Finland, the welcoming nature of the locals, and her initial experiences with the local customs and languages. This portion sets the stage for her journey, blending personal anecdotes with vivid descriptions of the scenery and the quaint charm of the Finnish way of life, all while hinting at deeper themes of friendship, loss, and the healing power of travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
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| Subject |
Finland -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27743 |
| Release Date |
Jan 8, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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