Taistelu paalumajalla by Charles Sealsfield

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Author Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864
Title Taistelu paalumajalla
Original Publication Finland: Otava, 1909.
Note Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Taistelu paalumajalla" by Charles Sealsfield is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in Louisiana against the backdrop of French and Spanish colonial influences, the narrative follows characters such as Count Vignerolles and his companion, Baron de Lassalle, as they navigate the challenges of early settlement life in America. This book likely explores themes of colonization, culture clash, and the brutal realities of frontier life, vividly depicting the trials faced by new settlers. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to Count Vignerolles and Baron de Lassalle, who, after getting lost during a hunting trip, find themselves trapped in a fire and are rescued by the old American, Nathan. From Nathan’s guidance, the characters face the treacherous swamps of Louisiana, which serves as a metaphor for their journey. As they make their way through the dangerous terrain, they encounter alligator attacks and the wilds of nature. This opening sets the tone for a gripping tale of survival, highlighting the tension between the settlers and the wilderness, as well as the underlying racial and cultural dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Mississippi River Valley -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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