A Summer Tour In Finland (1908)

By Sylvia B. MacDougall and Paul Waineman

Book Overview

A Summer Tour in Finland (1908) by Paul Waineman is a travelogue that details the author's experiences during his trip to Finland in the summer of 1908. The book is divided into 11 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the trip, from the author's arrival in Helsinki to his visits to various towns and cities throughout the country.Waineman's travelogue is filled with vivid descriptions of the Finnish landscape and culture, as well as his encounters with the local people. He provides insights into Finnish history, folklore, and customs, and offers his observations on the country's economy, politics, and social life.The author's journey takes him from Helsinki to Turku, Tampere, Vaasa, Oulu, and Rovaniemi, among other places. Along the way, he visits museums, churches, and other cultural sites, and experiences Finnish cuisine and traditional activities such as sauna bathing.Waineman's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a wealth of information about Finland that will be of interest to anyone interested in the country's history, culture, and people. A Summer Tour in Finland is a must-read for anyone planning a trip to Finland or seeking to learn more about this fascinating country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164195549
• ISBN13: 9781164195542
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"