"Through Finland in Carts" by Mrs. Alec-Tweedie is a late 19th-century travel journal where the author recounts her adventure through Finland, showcasing the nation's scenery, traditions, and the charming features of its people. The story centers on the author's perceptions during her travels, documenting interactions with locals and the cultural aspects that characterize Finnish existence. The book starts with the author's initial thoughts on Finland as she arrives in Helsingfors (now Helsinki), where, alongside her sister and a friend, she expresses admiration for Finnish society's charm. She reflects on Finland's unique transportation methods and the friendly attitude of the locals, highlighting her interactions with local languages and traditions. This introduction sets the stage for her journey as she provides personal stories with descriptive details and the appeal of the Finnish lifestyle, touching on the main ideas of friendship, grief, and the healing that travel provides.
Through Finland in Carts
By Mrs. (Ethel) Alec-Tweedie
Embark on a captivating journey through Finland in the late 1800s, where friendship and culture intertwine amidst stunning landscapes and heartwarming encounters.
Summary
About the AuthorEthel Brilliana Tweedie FRGS (1862–1940) was a prolific English author, travel writer, biographer, historian, editor, journalist, photographer and illustrator. She wrote as Mrs. Alec Tweedie, Mrs. Alec-Tweedie and as Ethel B. Harley.
Ethel Brilliana Tweedie FRGS (1862–1940) was a prolific English author, travel writer, biographer, historian, editor, journalist, photographer and illustrator. She wrote as Mrs. Alec Tweedie, Mrs. Alec-Tweedie and as Ethel B. Harley.
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
Our Little Finnish Cousin
By Clara Vostrovsky Winlow
A Blind Esperantist's Trip to Finland and Sweden, to Attend the Fourteenth International Esperanto Congress
By W. Percy Merrick
The Charm of Scandinavia
By Francis E. (Francis Edward) Clark
The Oxonian in Thelemarken, volume 1 (of 2) or, Notes of travel in south-western Norway in the summers of 1856 and 1857. With glances at the legendary lore of that district.
By Frederick Metcalfe
Due North; or, Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia
By Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou
A Girl's Ride in Iceland
By Mrs. (Ethel) Alec-Tweedie
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
Related by Category
Discover books in the same genre or category
Israel in Europe
By G. F. (George Frederick) Abbott
World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France
By François Guizot
Kirkcaldy of Grange
By Louis A. Barbé
The Waterloo Roll Call With Biographical Notes and Anecdotes
By Charles Dalton
The Motor Routes of France To the Châteaux of Touraine, Biarritz, the Pyrenees, the Riviera, & the Rhone Valley
By Gordon Home
The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 31, January 30, 1841
By Various