Project Gutenberg 2024-01-29 Public domain in the USA. 67 Kataja, Väinö 1867 1914 Kataja, Vaino Ruotsin rajalta : $b Tullikavalluskuvaus Tornionjoen laaksosta $aHämeenlinna :$bArvi A. Karisto Oy, $c1912. Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Ruotsin rajalta : Tullikavalluskuvaus Tornionjoen laaksosta" by Väinö Kataja is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores smuggling operations and the lives of characters involved in this clandestine trade across the Finnish-Swedish border, specifically during a harsh winter season. The book likely delves into themes of survival, risk, and the socio-political climate of the border region, focusing on characters like Ranta-Jussi, a designated messenger for illicit goods, and Rämä-Heikki, a fellow smuggler. The opening of the book introduces Ranta-Jussi as he makes his way back to Finland from Haaparanta, laden with contraband supplies. He navigates the treacherous wintery conditions with an urgency that seems imperative to his mission. Encounters with other characters, like Rämä-Heikki and the border guards, hint at the complexities and dangers of his undertaking, as well as the camaraderie among those involved in smuggling. The dialogue reveals a blend of tension and humor, giving insight into the lives of those who defy authority for the sake of profit and survival, setting the stage for the unfolding drama in this historically grounded tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240104093800kataja 1912 FI Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Finnish fiction -- 20th century PH Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 242846 2025-07-29T03:32:46.659362 text/html 242661 2024-12-30T04:52:17.340261 text/html 162688 2025-07-29T03:32:53.204323 application/epub+zip 165387 2025-07-29T03:32:49.510338 application/epub+zip 153175 2025-07-29T03:32:48.382339 application/epub+zip 322953 2025-07-29T03:32:55.964324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304512 2025-07-29T03:32:52.471330 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212511 2025-07-29T03:32:46.329345 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 192754 2024-01-29T12:28:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15544 2025-07-29T03:32:56.120289 application/rdf+xml 14545 2025-07-29T03:32:48.882406 image/jpeg 3621 2025-07-29T03:32:48.633335 image/jpeg 162263 2025-07-29T03:32:46.682375 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