Lachesis Lapponica; Or, A Tour in Lapland, Volume 2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Linné, Carl von, 1707-1778

Contributor:

Smith, James Edward, 1759-1828

Troilius, Charles

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lachesis Lapponica; Or, A Tour in Lapland, Volume 2" by Carl von Linné is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work presents a detailed account of Linné's travels through Lapland, offering insights into the region's flora, fauna, and the lifestyles of the indigenous people. The text promises an exploration of both the natural landscape and cultural practices of the Laplanders, with emphasis on their unique relationship with their environment. The opening of the journey details Linné's return from the low grounds of Norway and describes the ambitious and arduous ascent through the mountains, where he is struck by the challenging terrain and extreme weather conditions. As he traverses the alps, he encounters various botanical specimens and observes the behavior of local wildlife, such as reindeer affected by insect bites. Additionally, he provides intriguing descriptions of Laplander's living conditions and their practices, including the peculiar methods of reindeer castration and the crafting of traditional garments. Overall, the beginning sets a vivid scene of adventure, scientific inquiry, and cultural documentation, beckoning readers into a thorough exploration of Lapland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Simon Gardner, Robert Connal, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-05-08