The Wherein Are Shewed the Original, Manners, Habits, Marriages, Conjurations, &c. of That People Scheffer, Johannes 1621-1679 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The History of Lapland" by Johannes Scheffer is a historical account written in the late 17th century. The work delves into the culture, customs, and social structures of the Laplander people, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of their way of life. It explores various aspects, including their origins, names, habitat, and belief systems, highlighting the unique characteristics of this northern community. At the start of "The History of Lapland," the author introduces the various names by which the region and its inhabitants are known, such as Lappia and Lapponia, along with discussions on their etymology and the historical references of these terms. Scheffer narrates the geographical situation of Lapland and sketches its harsh climate, describing how it affects the lifestyle and the resilience of the Laplanders. The opening chapters set the stage for a detailed examination of the region's peculiarities, shedding light on the Laplanders' origins, their interactions with neighboring cultures, and the significant environmental factors that shape their daily existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-06-07 Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Sami (European people) Lapland -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 DL Original publication data not identified 04000691 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59695 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59695 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134356.0 59695