| Author |
Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 |
| Translator |
Ilmoni, Wikki |
| Title |
Maailma pienoiskoossa : Hupaisia ja opettavaisia kuvauksia maista ja kansoista
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| Original Publication |
Pori: Gustav Ronelius, 1903.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Maailma pienoiskoossa : Hupaisia ja opettavaisia kuvauksia maista ja kansoista" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a collection of educational and entertaining descriptions of countries and peoples, likely written in the early 20th century. The work appears to serve as a pedagogical resource, aimed at children, using characters such as Frits and Maria to convey geographical and natural concepts. Through narrative and dialogue, it introduces young readers to the world around them, and the fundamental principles of geography and nature. The opening of the book begins with a pleasant afternoon outing where the children's father takes Frits and Maria for a walk in the countryside. The father engages the children in discussions about the landscape and the earth, explaining the nature of hills, valleys, and rivers, as well as the spherical shape of the Earth. Frits, being curious, inquires about the mountains and the vastness of the world, while Maria begins to grasp basic geographical concepts introduced by their father. This dialogue sets a foundation for understanding Earth’s geography and natural phenomena, illustrating the interactive and educational approach the book aims to take with its young audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
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| Subject |
Geography -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73446 |
| Release Date |
Apr 22, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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