02249cam a22003253u 4500 61343 UtSlPG 20260610134420.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Åberg, J. O. (Johan Olof), 1843-1898 Pohjanmaan helmi: Romantillinen kertomus 1808 vuoden sodasta Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-02-08 Koti ja murros -- Lappajärvellä. Tapio Riikonen "Pohjanmaan helmi: Romantillinen kertomus 1808 vuoden sodasta" by J. O. Åberg is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Finnish War of 1808, it centers around the beautiful young heroine, Ilma, often referred to as "Pohjanmaan helmi," as her life intertwines with the fate of her family and their struggle against Russian invaders. The story explores themes of beauty, war, and resilience, hinting at romantic elements woven into the harsh realities of conflict. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the serene natural landscape of Pohjanmaa during a summer morning in 1808, setting a contrast for the impending conflict. We meet Ilma, a seventeen-year-old girl described as a symbol of beauty and innocence, who enjoys the simple joys of life by the river. However, her idyllic scene is disrupted when her mother, Maria, calls to her with unsettling news regarding the presence of Russian troops nearby, igniting a sense of urgency and foreboding. As the tension escalates, Ilma and her mother face a devastating threat that compels them to seek safety, foreshadowing the challenges they will endure throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russo-Swedish War, 1808-1809 -- Fiction Hagfors, Johan Fridolf, 1857-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61343 102169 102169