{"product_id":"vaino-julia-davis-adams-9781026068021","title":"Vaino: A Boy of New Finland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Vaino: A Boy of New Finland\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a compelling work of historical fiction set against the backdrop of Finland's struggle for independence during the early 20th century. The story follows Vaino, a young Finnish boy, as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of his homeland during the revolution and the rise of a new nation. Interwoven with the contemporary narrative are the rich and evocative legends of the \u003cb\u003e\"Kalevala\"\u003c\/b\u003e, the national epic of Finland, which serve to inspire and ground the protagonist in his cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough Vaino's experiences, readers are introduced to the courage and resilience of the Finnish people as they seek to establish their sovereignty. The narrative beautifully blends the high-stakes reality of wartime with the mystical beauty of Finnish folklore, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Northern European history. As Vaino learns about his ancestors through the stories told by his elders, he finds the strength to face the challenges of a rapidly changing world. This work serves as both an engaging adventure and a significant cultural exploration, emphasizing the enduring power of national identity and the timeless value of oral traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Julia Davis Adams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1026068029\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781026068021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.64d","brand":"Julia Davis Adams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852887306495,"sku":"9781026068021","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/vaino-julia-davis-adams-9781026068021","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}