02169cam a22003373u 4500 22361 UtSlPG 20260610133520.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 DK Löfving, Stefan, 1689-1777 Päiväkirja Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-08-20 Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed Proofreaders Europe "Päiväkirja" by Stefan Löfving is a historical diary written in the early 18th century. The work presents the tumultuous experiences of Löfving during the "Great Northern War," reflecting on his life as a soldier and spy amid the chaos of war. The text captures the essence of a time when war ravaged the Finnish landscape and examines the character of Löfving, who navigates danger and uncertainty with bravery and cunning. At the start of "Päiväkirja," we are introduced to Löfving as he recounts his early life, including his upbringing and entry into military service. The narrative immerses readers in the historical backdrop of the early 1700s, detailing the sweeping impacts of the war, particularly on Finland and the struggles of the local populace as they grappled with invasions and loss. Löfving's adventurous spirit is revealed through his accounts of skirmishes, narrow escapes from capture, and strategic intelligence-gathering missions against enemy forces, all framed by his personal reflections and observations of the societal conditions of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Löfving, Stefan, 1689-1777 Northern War, 1700-1721 -- Sources Finland -- Biography Löfgren, Elisabeth, 1851-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22361 63499 63499