| Author |
Roberts, Charles G. D., Sir, 1860-1943 |
| Translator |
Enkvist, Hertta, 1893-1962 |
| Title |
Korven kulkuri : Lukuja luonnon kirjasta
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| Original Publication |
Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1918.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 39.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Korven kulkuri -- Pesän varjelijat -- Meren tiikeri -- Hämäränpeikko -- Kun eversti tuli Gallagherin leiriin.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Korven kulkuri: Lukuja luonnon kirjasta" by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts is a collection of nature writings conducted in the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of wildlife through richly detailed narratives, with a focus on the interactions and behaviors of animals in their natural habitats. The opening portion introduces the character Ismael, a cunning and agile creature that roams the forest, evoking fear and respect from other woodland inhabitants. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Ismael, a small but formidable member of the Mustela family, navigating the hemlock forest with remarkable stealth and agility. The passage describes Ismael's predatory instincts as it hunts various animals, detailing a fierce struggle as it encounters a hedgehog and later faces a bear in the forest. Each scene captures the tension and vividness of nature's raw encounters, illustrating a world where survival is a constant challenge and danger lurks at every turn. The narrative combines vivid descriptions with a sense of urgency and drama, setting the tone for the ensuing tales of wildlife adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Animals -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71583 |
| Release Date |
Sep 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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