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In a rugged corner of the western frontier, where the towering peaks of the Kalliovuoret loom over endless forests and crystal‑clear rivers, a band of fur hunters sets out on a daring quest. The land is still largely unmapped, its wildlife ranging from massive bears and sleek panthers to roaming herds of elk and the elusive “puhveli.” Indigenous peoples, the fierce Mustajalkaiset, guard their territory with a wary independence, while the Hudson’s Bay Company’s remote trading post offers a tenuous foothold for the outsiders.
From the moment the hunters leave the modest outpost, the narrative follows their first exhilarating captures and the raw beauty of a spring‑thawed wilderness alive with songbirds, buzzing insects, and the distant call of raptors. Their camaraderie, the clash of cultures, and the constant hunt for prized pelts weave together a vivid portrait of an era when survival and sport were inseparable. Listeners are invited to experience the early days of this perilous adventure, feeling the chill of mountain air and the pulse of untamed nature with every step.
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (287K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Finland: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1921.
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2022-04-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1882–1909
Remembered for lively adventure stories for young readers, this little-known writer is associated with late 19th-century fiction such as The Three Trappers, set in the Canadian wilderness. Reliable biographical details are scarce, which only adds a bit of mystery to the name.
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