Ivalo, Santeri 1866-1937 creator text utu 2014 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Margareeta: Historiallisia kertomuksia I" by Santeri Ivalo is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. The story centers on a young Lappish girl, Leila, who is caught in a devastating flood and subsequently rescued by a local Finnish family, the Kauppilas. As she begins to adapt to her new life, she is renamed Margareeta and becomes embroiled in the larger religious and cultural changes of her time, reflecting a significant intersection of indigenous traditions and Christian influences. At the start of the tale, a powerful spring flood engulfs a Lappish village, threatening the lives of its inhabitants, who frantically attempt to escape the rising waters. Amidst the chaos, a young Lappish girl is rescued by Osmo, the son of a local headman, and brought to safety. Over time, Leila, as she is initially known, finds herself living with the Kauppila family, where she begins to learn about her new surroundings and the Christian faith being embraced within the community. Her identity begins to evolve as she grapples with her past and the expectations of her new life, foreshadowing further developments in her journey toward a greater destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Margareeta -- Erämaan asutus -- Kristillinen järjestys penkkisijoista -- Käräjillä. Release date is 2014-09-15 Produced by Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Finnish fiction PH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46862 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46862 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134057.0 46862