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Korven kulkuri: Lukuja luonnon kirjasta

Korven kulkuri: Lukuja luonnon kirjasta

Charles G. D. Roberts
Enkvist, Hertta

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction

ISBN10: 9378416748
ISBN13: 9789378416743
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Nov 10 2026
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: Finnish
In the wild, every search for food can become a contest of speed, vigilance and instinct. Across five separate prose tales, animals move through forests, marshes, coastal cliffs and open water, hunting, feeding, defending themselves and protecting their young. One story follows Ismael, a solitary mustelid whose independence places him within the forest's relentless struggle for survival; elsewhere, a mother swordfish, or killer whale, guards her offspring amid the dangers of the sea. Close observation of animal behaviour gives each encounter its force. Wild and domesticated creatures are individualised without losing the instinctive drives that govern their actions, while detailed nature writing keeps attention fixed on movement, adaptation and response. A nesting lake, barns and gardens, and a remote woodcutters' camp become arenas in which the need for food or safety can alter the balance between predator and prey. Adventure and suspense arise directly from the animals' circumstances rather than from human explanations imposed upon them. The collection ranges from the hidden life of dense woodland to exposed coastal waters, shifting scale while preserving its focus on survival. A swan pair, a nocturnal brown bat and a trained black bear are among the varied focal creatures, each revealing a different form of dependence, defence or self-reliance. These wildlife stories combine narrative momentum with precise natural description, presenting nature as unforgiving yet carefully observed. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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