02569cam a22003613u 4500 72118 UtSlPG 20260610134652.0 m cr n 260607r20231896utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 32015470 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Friis, J. A. (Jens Andreas), 1821-1896 Klosteret i Petschenga. English The monastery of Petschenga Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-11-13 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Monastery of Petschenga: Sketches of Russian Lapland" by J. A. Friis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides an exploration of the Monastery of Petschenga, delving into its historical and legendary significance within the context of Russian Lapland. The narrative primarily focuses on the founding of the monastery by the figure Trifon and intertwines rich descriptions of the surrounding landscapes and the lives of its inhabitants. At the start of the narrative, the author invites readers on a journey to the northern regions of Lapland, described as untouched and pristine. The opening portion introduces a protagonist who, while exploring the region, discovers a large millstone, which sparks curiosity regarding its origins and hints at the presence of a once-thriving community. Through an encounter with a local Lapp, the protagonist learns of the monks who used to inhabit the area, setting the stage for exploration into the history of the monastery. As he gathers tales and information about the past, the author effectively establishes a sense of wonder about the relationship between the land and its historical figures, such as Trifon, the founder of the monastery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Elliot Stock, 1896 Petschenga (Monastery) Legends -- Lapland Repp, Hill https://archive.org/details/monasteryofpetsc00friiiala/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72118 112844 112844