Taistelu paalumajalla by Charles Sealsfield
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"Taistelu paalumajalla" by Charles Sealsfield is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in Louisiana against the backdrop of French and Spanish colonial influences, the narrative follows characters such as Count Vignerolles and his companion, Baron de Lassalle, as they navigate the challenges of early settlement life in America. This book likely explores themes of colonization, culture clash, and the brutal realities of frontier life, vividly depicting the trials
faced by new settlers. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to Count Vignerolles and Baron de Lassalle, who, after getting lost during a hunting trip, find themselves trapped in a fire and are rescued by the old American, Nathan. From Nathan’s guidance, the characters face the treacherous swamps of Louisiana, which serves as a metaphor for their journey. As they make their way through the dangerous terrain, they encounter alligator attacks and the wilds of nature. This opening sets the tone for a gripping tale of survival, highlighting the tension between the settlers and the wilderness, as well as the underlying racial and cultural dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864 |
|---|---|
| Title | Taistelu paalumajalla |
| Original Publication | Finland: Otava, 1909. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Mississippi River Valley -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71121 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71121-8 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 148 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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