| Author |
Paulaharju, Samuli, 1875-1944 |
| Title |
Kainuun mailta: Kansantietoutta Kajaanin kulmilta
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 31.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Jari Koivisto
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| Summary |
"Kainuun mailta: Kansantietoutta Kajaanin kulmilta" by Samuli Paulaharju is a collection of ethnographic writings likely compiled in the early 20th century. The work delves into the traditional ways of life, folklore, and customs of the Kainuu region in Finland, capturing the essence of a rural lifestyle steeped in history and natural beauty. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene in the Kainuu wilderness, describing its vast forests, hills, and the deep connection between the land and its inhabitants. Paulaharju reflects on the area's rich cultural heritage, recounting tales from the elders who have preserved ancient knowledge and traditions over generations. He shares anecdotes and observations from his travels across Kainuu, emphasizing the importance of storytelling as a means to honor and remember the past, as well as the resilience and continuity of the Kainuulais people in the face of changing times. (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 |
Finns -- Finland -- Kajaani
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| Subject |
Kainuu (Finland)
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| Subject |
Kajaani (Finland)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65102 |
| Release Date |
Apr 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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