Saloilta ja vesiltä: Metsästys- ja pyyntiretkiä

A vivid collection of late‑19th‑century Finnish hunting and fishing adventures, this volume brings together the firsthand accounts of seasoned outdoorsmen and a few unlikely companions. From bear‑hunting excursions in the forested hills of Häme to icy fishing trips on the lakes of Kankainen, each story captures the raw excitement of tracking wolves, chasing lynx, and braving the sea’s chill. Central among the narrators is the legendary 84‑year‑old bear hunter Eero Heinäkangas, whose seasoned voice adds both authority and a touch of humor to the tales.

The narratives are marked by lively detail and an affectionate, sometimes wry, observation of the customs that bound hunting clubs and their members together. Listeners will hear the crack of rifles, the splash of lines, and the quiet reverence for a landscape that was both a livelihood and a playground. The translation preserves the original’s brisk cadence, offering a window into a bygone era of Finnish sport and the people who lived it.