01973cam a22003253u 4500 72436 UtSlPG 20260610134656.0 m cr n 260607r20231892utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 HC Meurman, A. (Agathon), 1826-1909 Nälkävuodet 1860-luvulla Nälkävuodet 1860-luwulla 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 2023-12-16 Jari Koivisto "Nälkävuodet 1860-luvulla" by A. Meurman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the severe famine that struck Finland during the 1860s, particularly in the year 1867, documenting the economic struggles, government responses, and the resilience of the Finnish people during this hardship. The opening of this work sets a somber tone, reflecting on the deep scars the famine left on the collective memory of those who lived through it. Meurman discusses the agricultural conditions leading up to the famine, emphasizes the government's inadequate responses, and critiques the disconnect between the ruling elite and the struggling populace. The narrative serves as a reminder of the societal impacts of the famine, exploring the ways people coped with despair, sought aid, and the changing perceptions of both government responsibilities and individual resilience during a time of extreme crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: Kansanvalistusseura, 1892 Famines -- Finland -- History -- 19th century Finland -- Economic conditions https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72436 113161 113161