02181cam a22003253u 4500 62112 UtSlPG 20260610134430.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PZ Melander, Richard, 1857-1922 Sotalaivan valtaus : Kuvaus 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 2020-05-13 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Sotalaivan valtaus" by Richard Melander is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The book opens with a vivid description of a stormy night in the Kemiön archipelago, where a young man named Janne is anxiously awaiting the arrival of a boat. As tensions rise amid the threat of invasion by Russian forces, the story introduces themes of bravery, loyalty, and the struggle for independence. The beginning of the narrative sets a suspenseful tone as Janne stands watch, observing a rowing boat approaching the shore. He learns that his initial fears were justified, as the occupants are escaping from a Russian gunboat. The characters exchange dialogue that reveals the precarious nature of their situation, emphasizing the urgency to evade detection. As Janne adapts to the chaos and makes quick decisions to help his fellow countrymen, the story foreshadows intense conflict and the importance of solidarity against oppression. This opening effectively hooks the reader into the historical conflicts and personal stakes faced by the characters in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's stories, Swedish -- Translations into Finnish Russo-Swedish War, 1808-1809 -- Juvenile fiction Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62112 102936 102936