Erämaan Kansaa: Kuvauksia Pohjan Periltä

A collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of people living in the remote Finnish wilderness, exploring their struggles, dreams, and interactions within the harsh environment. A notable character introduced is Aleksi Ovaskainen, a freight hauler who faces challenging conditions during his solitary journey through the wilderness. The opening of the work centers around Aleksi Ovaskainen, who, six days into his journey to deliver a freight load, reflects on his life and choices as he struggles against the relentless cold and harsh landscape. Alone and burdened with his cargo, he grapples with thoughts of abandoning the freight business as his horse stumbles beneath the weight of the load. His internal conflict unfolds against the backdrop of desolation as he confronts the limits of both his perseverance and his horse’s abilities, culminating in a poignant moment when he realizes he must fend for himself after the horse gives out. The narrative vividly captures the unforgiving nature of the wilderness and the resilience required to endure it.