Coffee and Tobacco

Gustaf Erik EurénProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 28K words
Chapters: 3

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Kaffe ja Tupakki by Gustaf Erik EurénAuthor: Eurén, Gustaf Erik, 1818-1872,Language: Finnish, Class: HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production, Release Date: Sep 21, 2013

Editor's review

This is a nineteenth-century socio-economic pamphlet written in Finnish, centering on two everyday consumer goods: coffee and tobacco. The author, Eurén, was active during the period of Finnish national awakening; the book falls under economic history and production, and though brief, it preserves intriguing contemporary perspectives on consumption habits, imported goods, and folk economy. Its value lies not in systematic theory but in the texture of historical material: readers can see how Nordic society over a century ago viewed the spread of coffee and tobacco, and how such daily indulgences entered public discussion. The electronic edition is released by Project Gutenberg, making it easy to search and cite, and suitable as supplementary material for economic history, the history of consumer culture, or Finnish language study. Readers should not expect a complete argumentative structure; treat it as a slice of its era and read it alongside notes and background materials for greater benefit.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in nineteenth-century Nordic economic history and consumer culture
Collectors of source material on the social history of coffee and tobacco
Advanced learners of Finnish wishing to engage with modern-era texts
Students needing public-domain historical sources for coursework or small research projects

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting systematic economic theory or modern data analysis
General leisure readers looking only for light stories or novels
Those with no Finnish foundation who do not plan to read with tools

Reading tips

Read the table of contents and opening first to confirm the text's structure and scope, then decide which chapters to read closely
Read alongside background material on Finnish history to understand the national awakening context in which the author lived
Excerpt passages on coffee and tobacco and compare them with contemporaneous material from other countries
Language learners can first read through for the gist, then check unfamiliar words and sentence patterns on a second pass

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FAQ

Is this book a novel or an academic work?

It is not a novel but a Finnish-language work discussing coffee and tobacco, classified under economic history and production. The content is closer to a socio-economic pamphlet with a clear period flavor, suitable for reading as historical material rather than as a plot-driven text.

Can I read this book without knowing Finnish?

The original is in Finnish, and direct reading requires some language foundation. Without Finnish, you can use translation tools to understand it paragraph by paragraph, or use it as language-learning material. You may also consult related research literature to understand the background before approaching the original.

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About the author

Gustaf Erik Eurén Author · Finnish · 1818–1872

Gustaf Erik Eurén (1818–1872) was a Finnish teacher, language scholar and non-fiction writer. Born in Pori and died in Hämeenlinna, he served as a lecturer in history at the secondary school in Hämeenlinna from 1857. He focused on Finnish language and culture, and his works drew on the country's history, folklore and everyday life. His writings include The Pagan Deities of the Ancient Finns (1858), a study of the beliefs of early Finns; The Sea Beasts of Finnish Waters, which introduces marine animals with illustrations; and Coffee and Tobacco, a account of these two everyday commodities. His writing combines informative content with readability and has some significance for documenting and popularizing Finnish national culture. Three of his works are held in the collection, classified under inspirational growth. Public information is limited, and details of his life and the influence of his works await further verification.