Ruotsalainen uhkapurjehtija by Henrik af Trolle
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"Ruotsalainen uhkapurjehtija" by Henrik af Trolle is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the wartime events of 1854, the book explores life along the Finnish waters and shores, focusing on characters who are intertwined with themes of maritime adventure and risk. The main character, Yrjö Evert, is introduced as a spirited youth with a passion for the sea, determined to pursue a life as a sailor despite
his father's apprehensions about the dangers of maritime life. The opening of the narrative establishes the backdrop of 1854, highlighting the tensions of war as various naval forces are poised to impact the region. It introduces the Evert family, particularly the father, Gaabriel Evert, who is a respectable figure in the town of Gefle. As the story unfolds, we learn of Yrjö's fervent desire to leave his studies behind to become a sailor, which both excites and worries his father. A significant twist occurs when Yrjö earns his father's reluctant consent to join one of the merchant ships, indicating a pivotal moment in the young man's journey. The excitement builds around the war's implications for trade and adventure on the sea, setting the stage for further developments in both personal and historical contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Trolle, Henrik af, 1829-1886 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Aulén, Johan, 1837-1906 |
| Title |
Ruotsalainen uhkapurjehtija Historiallinen kertomus 1854 vuoden sota-ajan muutamista tapahtumista Suomen vesillä ja rannoilla |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61095 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61095-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 4, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 226 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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