Carl Linnaeus’

Lapland Journey

undertaken

by the grace of God

in the year 1732

at the expense of the Royal Society of Science

in order to

reveal the

Natural History of Lapland

as regards

rocks, soils, water, plants, trees, grass, mosses,

quadrupeds, birds, fish and insects

as well as

the diseases, health, diet,

customs and daily life of the people.