Uudesta Maailmasta: Hajanaisia matkakuvia Amerikasta

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gripenberg, Alexandra, friherrinna, 1857-1913

Contributor:

Asp, Hilda Maria, 1862-1891

Standardized Title:

Ett halfår i Nya Verldem. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Uudesta Maailmasta: Hajanaisia matkakuvia Amerikasta" by Alexandra Gripenberg is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a collection of observations and reflections on various aspects of American society during a time of significant social change, particularly focusing on women's rights and the aftermath of slavery. Gripenberg recounts her experiences and encounters as she journeys through different American cities such as New York and Washington, highlighting social events, cultural contrasts, and political movements. At the start of the narrative, Gripenberg vividly describes her arrival in New York, where she feels both a sense of familiarity and difference from her native Finland. The bustling city, marked by diverse cultures and the iconic Statue of Liberty, presents a mix of excitement and disillusionment for her. She also details her observations on the vibrant street life, notable city landscapes, and the contrasting experiences of American women involved in the burgeoning movement for women's rights. The opening sets the stage for Gripenberg's broader exploration, capturing her initial impressions and framing the issues she plans to address throughout her travels in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

New-Yorkissa

Pääpiirteet Washingtonin naiskokouksesta

Orjuuden ajoilta

Spiritistit ja salaperäisyyden harrastus Philadelphiassa

Niagara

Ole Bullin ja Longfellowin kodit

Mark Twainin seurassa

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Indianapolissa

Vaalikokous Chicagossa

"Kristillinen tiede"

Kalliovuorten poikki

Opettajakokous San Fransiskossa

Tyynen meren rannalla

Ameriikan Kiina

Sierra Nevadan runoilija

San Fransiskon suomalaisten luona

Yosemite

Mormoonien luona

Kansalaisemme Ashtabulassa

Kodit ja tavat Uudessa maailmassa.

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 32.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2013-10-19