Pohjan-Piltti: Kuvaus lopulta 13:tta vuosisataa

audiobook

Pohjan-Piltti: Kuvaus lopulta 13:tta vuosisataa

by Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen

FI·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

A mysterious reef known as Pohjanpiltti haunts the waters off Merenkurkku, its sharp tip once a nightmare for sailors who saw its eerie glow on moonless nights. Legends speak of ships shattering against its hidden stone, of a phantom presence that turns calm seas into deadly traps. As the centuries pass, the reef seems to sink deeper, its menace fading into folklore, yet the fear it inspired still lingers among the coastal folk.

In the crisp autumn of 1595, a sturdy vessel sets out from Pietarsaari, its crew a mix of rugged seafarers and notable passengers. Among them is the affluent Hannu Hannunpoika Fordeel, a man who once lent money to the Swedish crown, and the stout, fiery‑eyed Pentti Pouttu, a farmer‑turned sailor whose resolve matches the rolling waves. Their journey toward the treacherous strait promises a clash between ambition, superstition, and the unforgiving sea, inviting listeners to taste the tension of an age when the unknown lay just beyond the horizon.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (151K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-07-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen

Yrjö Sakari Yrjö-Koskinen

1830–1903

A major voice in Finland’s 19th-century national awakening, this historian, professor, and statesman helped shape public debate as the Finnish language and identity gained ground. His writing and political work made him an important figure in the Fennoman movement.

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