02558cam a22003373u 4500 74016 UtSlPG 20260610134719.0 m cr n 260607r20241911utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 DU Anonymous Samoan ihmesaarilta Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Kansanvalistusseuran nuorisonkirjoja, 13 Release date is 2024-07-11 Alkusanat -- Samoalainen koti -- Matka Lanutoo järvelle -- Palolon pyydystys -- Samoalaisia tapoja -- Samoalaisten teollisuudesta -- Samoalaisten ajanlasku -- Tatueeraus y.m. tapoja -- Samoan löytö ja nimi -- Samoalainen luomistaru -- Käynti suurilla palmuistutuksilla -- Tarina uskollisesta ankeriaasta -- Mataafa, samoalaisten kuningas -- Faamun pidot. Jari Koivisto "Samoan ihmesaarilta: Kertomuksia ja kuvauksia" by Anonymous is a collection of narratives and descriptions written in the early 20th century." This work offers a rich window into Samoan culture, lifestyle, and natural beauty, providing insights into the customs, myths, and daily life of the Samoan people. Readers can expect to encounter various elements of Samoan life, including family structures, traditional practices, and interactions with the natural world. "The opening of the collection sets the stage by painting a vivid picture of the Samoan islands and their unique environment." It describes the lush landscapes, including volcanic mountains and crystal-clear streams, painting a scene of tropical beauty. The author discusses the Samoan way of living, highlighting the simplicity and functionality of traditional homes, as well as the warmth and friendliness of the Samoan people. Additionally, the text delves into the cultural significance of items like mats and the importance of community, hinting at the rich societal interactions present in Samoan life. The opening lays the groundwork for exploring the various tales and descriptions that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Finland: Kansanvalistusseura, 1911 Samoan Islands Kansanvalistusseuran nuorisonkirjoja, 13 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74016 114741 114741