Maantieteellisiä kuvaelmia erityisistä maista ja kansoista : Kirja Kouluille ja Kodeille

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Maantieteellisiä kuvaelmia erityisistä maista ja kansoista" by Various is a geographical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an educational resource aimed at schools and homes, exploring various cultures, countries, and natural landscapes across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. With emphasis on Finland's geography and people, it offers a detailed examination of the natural landscapes and social characteristics that define different regions. The opening of the text presents an overview of Europe, highlighting its geographical features and diverse cultures. It describes Europe as a large peninsula connected to Asia and characterizes its varied landscape of mountains, rivers, lakes, and plains. The narrative conveys an appreciation for the continent's role in the development of civilization and discusses its climate as conducive to both material and spiritual growth. Following this, the text delves into Finland's distinct natural environment, succinctly capturing its beauty and complexity, indicating that the Finnish landscape is predominantly characterized by forests, lakes, and a serene yet rugged terrain that shapes the lives and culture of its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 32.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-08-29