02294cam a22003133u 4500 62806 UtSlPG 20260610134439.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG sv iso639-1 DL Nordström, Ester Blenda, 1891-1948 Kåtornas folk 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 2020-08-01 Produced by Jens Sadowski "Kåtornas folk" by Ester Blenda Nordström is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the harsh lived experiences of a group of Sámi people as they navigate across a snowy wilderness during a relentless storm, illustrating their struggle against the elements while maintaining their cultural practices and communal life. The narrative recounts the challenges faced by characters such as the elderly leader Nikke and his wife Elle, among others, as they work together to transport their belongings using reindeer while battling the fierce weather conditions. The opening of the novel immerses readers in a dramatic snowstorm, painting vivid imagery of the desolate landscape and the physical toll it takes on both humans and animals. The protagonist engages with the world around them, expressing deep fatigue and a sense of endurance amidst the bleakness. The group they travel with is described, highlighting the responsibilities of the raid leaders, the tenderness of familial bonds, particularly between Elle and her children, and the communal spirit that prevails despite adversity. As they struggle towards their next resting point, the narrative presents not only their physical journey but also the emotional and cultural threads that knit them together as a community in the face of relentless challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lapland -- Description and travel Sami (European people) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62806 103630 103630