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Far away in the Frozen Land in the long ago time a master wizard forged the wondrous Sampo or mill of fortune, which ground out all sorts of treasures and gave wealth and power to its owner. This story, retold in prose from the Finnish Kalevala, tells of the making of this... Read Full Overview

This 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 will see the original... Read Full Overview

James Baldwin (1841-1925) was an American educator and administrator. He served as the superintendent of Indiana's school system for 18 years and then went on to become a widely published textbook editor and children's author in the subjects of legends, mythology, biography,... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

The Sampo: A Wonder Tale of the Old North, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present... Read Full Overview

In this captivating retelling of Finnish folklore, James Baldwin weaves together a rich tapestry of myths, legends, and tales. Through the adventures of its heroic protagonists, it offers a glimpse into the ancient traditions and beliefs that still inform Finnish culture today.

This... Read Full Overview

In this captivating retelling of Finnish folklore, James Baldwin weaves together a rich tapestry of myths, legends, and tales. Through the adventures of its heroic protagonists, it offers a glimpse into the ancient traditions and beliefs that still inform Finnish culture today.

This... Read Full Overview