01986cam a22003013u 4500 44817 UtSlPG 20260610134029.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 DK Ahlqvist, August, 1826-1889 Muistelmia matkoilta Venäjällä vuosina 1854-1858 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-02-01 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Muistelmia matkoilta Venäjällä vuosina 1854-1858" by August Ahlqvist is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a collection of travel memoirs detailing the author’s explorations in Russia, particularly focusing on the collection of Finnish folklore and the study of various Finnish dialects within the region. Ahlqvist’s firsthand observations provide insights into the cultural and linguistic diversity of the areas he visited. At the start of the memoir, the author introduces his purpose for traveling to Inkeri, emphasizing the significance of collecting traditional songs from the Finnish populace. He reflects on the challenges of documenting these experiences amidst the chaos of war, as the political climate has infiltrated the lives of ordinary people. The narrative goes on to outline his journey from Pyhäjärvi to various locations, detailing encounters with locals and their customs, while also illuminating the linguistic differences and social dynamics observed during his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russia -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44817 85656 85656