| Author |
Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937 |
| Author |
Wilkuna, Kyösti, 1879-1922 |
| Title |
Suomalaisia sankareita I: Historiallisia kertomuksia
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| Contents |
Alkulause -- Omapäinen mies -- Erämaanlinnan puolustaja -- Suomalainen merisankari -- Vesaisen kuolema -- Arkimies sankarina -- "Huomispäivän kuninkaan" apumies -- Taistelevain valtakuntain raossa -- Hakkapeliittain päällikkö -- Pohjolan Leonidas -- Loistossa ja kurjuudessa -- Juhlataistelu -- Käkisalmen puolustus vuonna 1656 -- Ensimäinen suomalainen aatelismies -- Sotaisa kirkkoruhtinas -- Ovela kuin kettu -- Loistavien voittojen sankari -- Rautamarski -- Petetty kansanjohtaja -- Iloinen kuoleman porteillakin -- Talonpoikainen ratsumestari -- Jalo veljespari -- Nuori lippujunkkari -- Mustan rykmentin sankarit.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Suomalaisia sankareita I: Historiallisia kertomuksia" by Santeri Ivalo and Kyösti Wilkuna is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents a collection of narratives focusing on the heroic figures from Finnish history, recounting their valor and significant actions in various battles and conflicts. The book aims to revive the memory of notable Finnish soldiers and leaders, illustrating their contributions to the nation’s heritage. The opening of the book sets the stage for the exploration of Finnish warriors, beginning with a preface that emphasizes the importance of remembering national heroes, especially in times of adversity. It mentions how wars often reveal exceptional personalities willing to sacrifice for their homeland. The first narrative describes Matti Kurki, a leader among the Pirkkalaiset, who celebrates a successful expedition return but soon faces a looming threat from Novgorod raiders. As the tension builds, Matti's leadership qualities and the deep-seated fears of his men come into focus, foreshadowing the challenges they will encounter ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia
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| Subject |
Heroes
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| Subject |
Finland -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56193 |
| Release Date |
Dec 17, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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