02163cam a22003133u 4500 55649 UtSlPG 20260610134300.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 DL Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898 Matkustus Suomessa Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_resa_i_Finland Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matkustus_Suomessa Release date is 2017-09-29 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Matkustus Suomessa" by Zacharias Topelius is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work intricately explores the landscapes, peoples, and cultural nuances of Finland, showcasing various regions and their significance. It blends observations of nature with reflections on the Finnish identity and history. The opening of the book sets the stage by presenting Finland as the youngest daughter of Europe, forged through elemental struggles and societal evolution. Topelius employs a rich, allegorical narrative to convey the story of Finland's emergence from the sea, depicting its natural landscapes through vivid imagery and poetic language. He introduces concepts of geographic duality, illustrating the contrast between the warm, fertile Mediterranean and the harsh, icy conditions of the north. As he delves into Finland's geographical formation and climatic contrasts, he thoughtfully draws attention to the people's resilience and connection to their rugged homeland, laying a foundation for further exploration of Finnish culture and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finland -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55649 96480 96480