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The author recounts a personal journey along the Arctic seaboard, moving overland and by sea through northern routes and coastal settlements. The narrative describes roads and station huts, fishing villages, church buildings and monasteries, and encounters with Sámi communities and Finnish settlers on both Russian and Norwegian coasts. It traces specific stops and geographic features while reporting local customs, economic life—especially fishing—and practical travel conditions. Chapters examine border lines, historical and cartographic questions, population movements, and prospects for the region, combining route descriptions, cultural observation, and practical notes for understanding life at the edge of the polar sea.
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