Mailta ja vesiltä by A. Th. Böök
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"Mailta ja vesiltä" by A. Th. Böök is a collection of hunting stories written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the life, experiences, and reflections of passionate hunters in the Finnish wilderness, centering on the characters' vivid interactions with nature and the challenges they face in the hunt. Through various narratives, the reader encounters the deep connection between the hunters, their dogs, and the surrounding landscape. At the start
of the book, the narrative introduces the character Kalle K., a seasoned hunter who speaks fondly of an old miller named Kustaa Flinkman, known as "Töyryn mylläri." Kalle is eager to learn from the miller, who is rumored to possess a wealth of knowledge about hunting. Despite initial challenges in arranging a meeting, the author captures the anticipation and curiosity of seeking wisdom from the experienced hunter. Upon finally meeting Kustaa, who defies his age with lively vigor, he shares tales of his long career in hunting, recounting stories of various game, his techniques, and the evolving landscape of both the forest and its wildlife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Böök, A. Th. (Albert Theodor), 1858-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mailta ja vesiltä |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1926. |
| Contents | Töyryn mylläri -- Metsoja ampumassa -- Pomppe: valiokoira -- Ukkossade -- Hieta-ampiainen metsästäjänä -- Vähän metsästäjäkavereista -- Felis domestica -- Myöhäissyksyinen eräretki Hämeen salomaille -- "Vanha isäntä" -- Retkeilyjä Pohjanmaan lakeuksilla ja rantamailla -- Muuan metsästysretki Päijänteen saariin -- Onnistunut kalastusretki Lummeneeseen -- Talviyön elämää Pohjolassa -- Ketun urotyö -- Kasvikunnan etuvartijat -- Villit eläimet kotieläiminä -- Loppusanat: tällä kertaa. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Finnish |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72012 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72012-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Last Update | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 114 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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