Kuvauksia Hailuodosta by Samuli Paulaharju

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Author Paulaharju, Samuli, 1875-1944
Title Kuvauksia Hailuodosta
Contents Aluksi -- Asutustarinoita -- Aluksista ja liikenteestä -- Rakennuksista -- Entisen ajan oloista ja elämäntavoista -- Kotiteollisuus -- Kalanpyynnistä -- Metsästyksestä -- Karjanhoidosta -- Viljelyskasveista -- Nöyrät vuodet -- Viinankeitto -- Juhla- ja merkkipäivät -- Häätapoja -- Pejjaiset -- Haltijoista -- Tietäjiä -- Kansan lääkintätaito -- Kansanrunous ja vanhat leikit -- Luonnonilmiöistä ja ilman ennustamisesta -- Sotatarinoita -- Entisistä rangaistustavoista -- Puumerkit.
Credits Jari Koivisto
Summary "Kuvauksia Hailuodosta" by Samuli Paulaharju is a collection of historical accounts written in the early 20th century. The work documents the traditions, lifestyle, and history of the island of Hailuoto, reflecting on how its residents lived in simplicity and harmony with nature. The book likely draws on the memories and stories collected from the island's elder population, making it a rich source for those interested in Finnish folklore and rural history. At the start of the book, the author introduces Hailuoto, a sizable island off the coast of Oulu, known for its hardworking and hospitable inhabitants. The narrative reveals how the island has preserved many traditions and stories from the past, particularly through the remembrances of the elderly. Paulaharju notes how local narrators share tales of former lifestyles, community practices, and the significance of various festivals. This opening sets a nostalgic tone, inviting readers to explore the island's rich cultural heritage and the deep connections between its people and their surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia
Subject Ethnology -- Finland -- Hailuoto Island
Subject Hailuoto Island (Finland) -- Social life and customs
Subject Hailuoto Island (Finland) -- History
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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