Chambers's Repository of Instructing and Amusing Tracts (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Chambers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483226742 ISBN 13: 9780483226746

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Exploring Lapland and the Lapps: a detailed, accessible portrait of a northern people

This edition presents a clear account of how the Finns and Lapps shaped the northern landscape, from early migrations to their nomadic reindeer lifestyle. It also situates Lapland within the broader history of Scandinavia, showing how geography and culture meet in daily life.

Two concise sections illuminate life in the north: how the land and climate influence homes, work, and social customs; and how the Lapps and their neighbors interacted with broader Nordic and Russian worlds. The narrative highlights enduring themes like gradual social change, language differences, and the long-standing craft and trade practices that mark northern communities.

• Learn how Lapland’s people adapted to harsh environments while maintaining distinct traditions
• Understand the terminology that reflects cultural and linguistic boundaries in the region
• See how housing, fuel, and daily chores reflect climate and local resources
• Get a sense of the region’s place in a wider northern history, including neighboring groups

Ideal for readers of northern history, cultural studies, and travelers curious about the Arctic world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483226742
• ISBN 13: 9780483226746
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 782