02166cam a22003133u 4500 72851 UtSlPG 20260610134702.0 m cr n 260607r20241895utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d ltf90031606 UtSlPG fi iso639-1 GV Korhonen, Arvo E., 1869-1940 Veneellä poikki Suomenniemen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-02-01 Jari Koivisto "Veneellä poikki Suomenniemen: Seikkailuja Pohjanmaan vesillä ja saloilla" by Arvo K. is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The narrative recounts the adventures of the author and his companions as they embark on a remarkable journey through the waterways of Finland, particularly focusing on the lesser-known landscapes of Pohjanmaa. It aims to inspire readers, especially the youth, to explore Finland’s rich natural beauty through canoeing and boating adventures. The opening of the work introduces the premise of the journey, starting with a winter evening during which the narrator and his friends decide to undertake an athletic exploration of their homeland. Initially intended as a series of letters for a newspaper, the author's vision expands into a full travelogue, compelled by the scarcity of such literary accounts in their region. The narrator outlines the meticulous planning and excitement leading up to the trip, emphasizing the allure of adventure, physical challenge, and the anticipation of discovering the stunning beauty of the Finnish landscape along the way. The camaraderie and determination of the group set the tone for the adventurous spirit that permeates the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: Otava, 1895 Boats and boating -- Finland -- Pohjanmaa https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72851 113576 113576