| Author |
May, Karl, 1842-1912 |
| Translator |
Jaakkola, K. (Kaarle Kustaa), 1853-1932 |
| Translator |
Jaakkola, M. (Maria), 1859-1931 |
| Uniform Title |
Der Geist des Llano estakado. Finnish
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| Title |
Erämaan henki : Seikkailu Suuressa Lännessä
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| Original Publication |
Pori: Otto Andersin, 1904.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Sirkku-Liisa Häyhä-Karmakainen
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| Summary |
"Erämaan henki: Seikkailu Suuressa Lännessä" by Karl May is a novel written in the early 20th century. The storyline unfolds in the wild landscapes of the American West and focuses on the adventures of two main characters: a white man named Rankko and the African American man Veijo as they journey towards a place called Helmiaho. The narrative highlights themes of friendship, cultural encounters, and the challenges of survival in a rugged environment. At the start of the novel, two riders, Rankko and Veijo, are depicted as they travel along a riverbank, discussing their unfavorable surroundings. They encounter a young, well-armed man named Veri-Repo, who introduces himself with a mysterious past. The dialogue reveals the characters' backgrounds and intentions, with tension building around the dangers of the wilderness. Their mission is to reach Helmiaho, where they hope to find refuge and perhaps information about a tragedy that occurred in their past. The opening sets the stage for a rich adventure filled with diverse characters and the complexities of life in the untamed West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Apache Indians -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73970 |
| Release Date |
Jul 5, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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