Recenzje: Atlas öfver Finland

Summary

This article reviews the third edition of the Atlas of Finland (Atlas över Finland), published by the Finnish Geographical Society between 1925 and 1929 with substantial government support. Designed to present a comprehensive picture of Finland's physical geography, governmental structures, and living conditions, this edition introduced significant changes from its predecessors: historical-geological, archaeological, and historical maps were omitted, the text was drastically condensed from 1,500 pages in the second edition to 302 pages, and urban topography was reorganized for greater clarity. The atlas is divided into two main sections: the first (plates 1–21) covers physical geography, including topography, geology, climate, hydrology, flora, and fauna, featuring an outstanding 1:1,000,000-scale map by Professor Granö; the second (plates 22–38) addresses population, industry, and cultural life. The work was widely praised by both the public and geographers for its scientific rigor and innovative regionalization, largely owing to the editorial leadership of Professor Granö and his distinguished collaborators.