Päiväkirja by Stefan Löfving

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Author Löfving, Stefan, 1689-1777
Translator Löfgren, Elisabeth, 1851-1931
Title Päiväkirja
Note Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed Proofreaders Europe
Summary "Päiväkirja" by Stefan Löfving is a historical diary written in the early 18th century. The work presents the tumultuous experiences of Löfving during the "Great Northern War," reflecting on his life as a soldier and spy amid the chaos of war. The text captures the essence of a time when war ravaged the Finnish landscape and examines the character of Löfving, who navigates danger and uncertainty with bravery and cunning. At the start of "Päiväkirja," we are introduced to Löfving as he recounts his early life, including his upbringing and entry into military service. The narrative immerses readers in the historical backdrop of the early 1700s, detailing the sweeping impacts of the war, particularly on Finland and the struggles of the local populace as they grappled with invasions and loss. Löfving's adventurous spirit is revealed through his accounts of skirmishes, narrow escapes from capture, and strategic intelligence-gathering missions against enemy forces, all framed by his personal reflections and observations of the societal conditions of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Subject Löfving, Stefan, 1689-1777
Subject Northern War, 1700-1721 -- Sources
Subject Finland -- Biography
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EBook-No. 22361
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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