Muistelmia matkoilta Venäjällä vuosina 1854-1858 by August Ahlqvist
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"Muistelmia matkoilta Venäjällä vuosina 1854-1858" by August Ahlqvist is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a collection of travel memoirs detailing the author’s explorations in Russia, particularly focusing on the collection of Finnish folklore and the study of various Finnish dialects within the region. Ahlqvist’s firsthand observations provide insights into the cultural and linguistic diversity of the areas he visited. At the start of the memoir,
the author introduces his purpose for traveling to Inkeri, emphasizing the significance of collecting traditional songs from the Finnish populace. He reflects on the challenges of documenting these experiences amidst the chaos of war, as the political climate has infiltrated the lives of ordinary people. The narrative goes on to outline his journey from Pyhäjärvi to various locations, detailing encounters with locals and their customs, while also illuminating the linguistic differences and social dynamics observed during his travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ahlqvist, August, 1826-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | Muistelmia matkoilta Venäjällä vuosina 1854-1858 |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 31.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Russia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44817 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 403 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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