Yrjö Aukusti Wallin ja hänen matkansa Arabiassa by Julius Krohn
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About this eBook
| Author | Krohn, Julius, 1835-1888 |
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| Title | Yrjö Aukusti Wallin ja hänen matkansa Arabiassa |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Yrjö Aukusti Wallin ja hänen matkansa Arabiassa" by Julius Krohn is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and travels of Yrjö Aukusti Wallin, a Finnish explorer and scholar, highlighting his fascination with the Arab world and his expeditions through Arabia. It invites readers into a vivid exploration of Wallin's adventures, challenges, and observations of the culture and landscape of the region. The opening of the narrative introduces Wallin's youth, detailing his early life in Åland and his driving desire to explore distant lands, akin to characters from Finnish folklore. It describes his academic pursuits, studies in the East, and eventual journey to the Arab world, where he assumes the identity of a physician to better integrate himself. Wallin's initial experiences in Europe, particularly his recovery from a robbery, and his impressions of Egyptian culture, set the stage for his immersive adventure into the heart of Arabia. He expresses a deep appreciation for the nomadic Bedouins, their customs, and the challenges they face in their harsh desert environment, establishing themes of resilience and curiosity that permeate his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Arabian Peninsula -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Wallin, Georg August |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18808 |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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