Project Gutenberg 2005-07-27 Public domain in the USA. 76 Meriläinen, Heikki 1847 1939 Merilainen, Heikki Kuppari-Maija Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Kuppari-Maija" by Heikki Meriläinen is a narrative fiction that likely dates back to the early 20th century. The book tells the story of Maija, a woman who wanders from place to place, trying to make a living as a masseuse and cupping therapist due to her circumstances of not having a true home. The narrative paints a picture of Maija's struggles and her interactions within the rural community where her skills are both admired and challenged. The story follows Maija as she arrives at various homes, offering her services to those in need. She is often called upon to relieve physical ailments, particularly back pain, using her unique methods and local remedies. Her approach combines traditional healing techniques with a flair for the dramatic, as she recites incantations and uses unconventional tools like heated tools and animal horns while cupping. Throughout her journey, Maija faces both skepticism and gratitude from her clients, illustrating her determination and resilience as a woman in a man's world. Her experiences reflect her desire for acceptance and a sense of belonging, as her work often earns her recognition, yet she remains an outsider, constantly navigating her transient life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Fiction Short stories PH Text Category: Novels 62647 2025-08-07T06:46:37.890086 text/html 62468 2025-01-15T20:02:58.700221 text/html 86699 2025-08-07T06:46:41.585063 application/epub+zip 85588 2025-08-07T06:46:39.465082 application/epub+zip 85589 2025-08-07T06:46:38.442082 application/epub+zip 190229 2025-08-07T06:46:43.218060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183504 2025-08-07T06:46:40.983098 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150872 2022-09-08T05:00:50.408088 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 51447 2025-08-07T06:46:37.681084 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 49585 2020-12-12T06:44:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17038 2025-08-07T06:46:43.334063 application/rdf+xml 14003 2025-08-07T06:46:38.934112 image/jpeg 3593 2025-08-07T06:46:38.685083 image/jpeg 19779 2020-12-12T06:44:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 85894 2025-08-07T06:46:37.896091 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia