Poimintoja Jaakko Fellmanin muistiinpanoista Lapissa by Fellman

"Poimintoja Jaakko Fellmanin muistiinpanoista Lapissa" by A. Meurman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work compiles the observations and experiences of Jaakko Fellman, a Finnish pastor who served in the northern regions of Lapland during the early 19th century, highlighting both his personal journey and the cultural aspects of the indigenous Sámi people. The likely topic of the text revolves around Fellman’s life, his commitment to his congregation, and descriptions of the social, cultural, and environmental conditions in Lapland at that time. The opening of the account introduces Jaakko Fellman, who shares details about his appointment as the parish priest in Utsjoki and Inari, and describes his challenges in adapting to the harsh conditions of the Lapland wilderness. He recounts his journey to his new posting, detailing the difficulties faced en route, including extreme weather and isolation. Fellman reflects on his efforts to support and educate the local Sámi population, emphasizing his desire to improve their material conditions while also documenting their traditions and belief systems. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Fellman’s impact on the community and the intricate relationship between the indigenous people and the changing socio-political landscape of early 19th century Finland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Fellman, Jakob Esaiaksenpoika, 1795-1875
Editor Meurman, A. (Agathon), 1826-1909
Title Poimintoja Jaakko Fellmanin muistiinpanoista Lapissa
Original Publication Porvoo: WSOY, 1907.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 30.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia
Subject Lapland -- Description and travel
Category Text
eBook-No. 73424
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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