
When a city‑dweller hears rumors of the enigmatic Töyryn miller, a man reputed for his uncanny hunting skill, curiosity pulls him into the remote borderlands of Rengo. The narrative opens with a determined trek to meet this living legend, setting a tone of rugged adventure and quiet humor.
The miller, Kustaa Flinkman, appears far younger than his years, his face lined with stories of countless hauls—hundreds of grouse, clever rabbit traps, and a faithful hunting dog with a “plotkakorva” ear. He recounts his childhood lessons, the evolution of his weapons, and the delicate balance between forest and hunter, all delivered with a wry, self‑deprecating charm.
Through vivid descriptions of storm‑laden forests, late‑autumn expeditions, and the simple pleasures of fresh fish by the lake, the book paints a portrait of a disappearing way of life. Listeners are invited to share the miller’s laughter, his reverence for nature, and the timeless thrill of the hunt.
Language
fi
Duration
~3 hours (175K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Porvoo: WSOY, 1926.
Credits
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2023-11-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1858–1943
A Finnish schoolteacher and writer, he is best remembered for historical novels and stories that brought the past within easy reach of younger readers. His work also appeared widely enough to be preserved by Project Gutenberg, a sign of his lasting place in Finnish literary culture.
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