02075cam a22003013u 4500 50695 UtSlPG 20260610134150.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 DK DL Castrén, Kaarle Alfred, 1845-1873 Muistelmia vuosien 1808-1809 sodasta: Kansan suusta kokoillut Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-12-15 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Muistelmia vuosien 1808-1809 sodasta: Kansan suusta kokoillut" by K. A. Castrén is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book compiles firsthand memories of the Finnish War, detailing the experiences of local soldiers and civilians during the conflict from an often overlooked perspective. It highlights the struggles and resilience of the common people while documenting the various battles and skirmishes that took place. The opening of the work sets the stage for a collection of personal testimonies and anecdotes from the 1808-1809 War, specifically focusing on events that transpired in Finland. The author recounts his efforts to gather stories from older members of the community, who provide varying accounts of battles and their impact on everyday life. One significant episode described is the assembly of local men to resist enemy forces, illustrating their determination despite having rudimentary weapons. The text paints a vivid picture of the folk's experiences, their fears, the chaos of conflict, and their courageous spirits in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finland -- History -- Russian Conquest, 1808-1809 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50695 91533 91533