Muistelmia vuosien 1808-1809 sodasta: Kansan suusta kokoillut by Castrén
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"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.)
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| Author | Castrén, Kaarle Alfred, 1845-1873 |
|---|---|
| Title | Muistelmia vuosien 1808-1809 sodasta: Kansan suusta kokoillut |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 37.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| LoC Class | DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Subject | Finland -- History -- Russian Conquest, 1808-1809 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50695 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 208 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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