02315cam a22003253u 4500 75365 UtSlPG 20260610134738.0 m cr n 260607r20251925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 DK Lagus, F. H. B. (Frithiof Henrik Bernhard), 1855-1936 Amurinmaan retki Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-13 "Amurinmaan retki : suomalainen kommunismin koe" by F. H. B. Lagus is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work documents the experiences of Finnish emigrants who, motivated by adventure and the promise of fertile land, formed a collective expedition to settle in the Eastern Asia region, specifically near the Amur River in Manchuria. The narrative explores the challenges and aspirations of these individuals as they attempted to implement communist principles in their new settlement. The opening of this book introduces readers to the context of the emigration, detailing the hardships faced by Finns in their homeland, such as famine and economic troubles. It outlines the formation of a company of settlers in 1868 who sought success in agricultural activities and whale hunting. The beginning features rich descriptions of the characters involved, including captain Fridolf Höök and various skilled tradesmen, and elaborates on their motivations and the preparation for their long and arduous journey. It sets the stage for a tale of hope, determination, and the interplay of ideals in a distant land, emphasizing the collectivist spirit that bound the members of the expedition together. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Porvoo: Werner Söderström osakeyhtiö, 1925 Russian Far East (Russia) -- Description and travel Russian Far East (Russia) -- Discovery and exploration Nilsson, K. F. Schoultz, Carl Johan, 1849-1923 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75365 116090 116090