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100 1 _aKataja, Väinö,
_d1867-1914
245 1 0 _aRuotsin rajalta
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-01-29
508 _aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Ruotsin rajalta : Tullikavalluskuvaus Tornionjoen laaksosta" by Väinö Kataja is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores smuggling operations and the lives of characters involved in this clandestine trade across the Finnish-Swedish border, specifically during a harsh winter season. The book likely delves into themes of survival, risk, and the socio-political climate of the border region, focusing on characters like Ranta-Jussi, a designated messenger for illicit goods, and Rämä-Heikki, a fellow smuggler. The opening of the book introduces Ranta-Jussi as he makes his way back to Finland from Haaparanta, laden with contraband supplies. He navigates the treacherous wintery conditions with an urgency that seems imperative to his mission. Encounters with other characters, like Rämä-Heikki and the border guards, hint at the complexities and dangers of his undertaking, as well as the camaraderie among those involved in smuggling. The dialogue reveals a blend of tension and humor, giving insight into the lives of those who defy authority for the sake of profit and survival, setting the stage for the unfolding drama in this historically grounded tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cHämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1912
653 _aFinnish fiction -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72810
999 _c113535
_d113535