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The Mari or Cheremis grammar is one of the few materials Castrén was able to publish himself. He began work on it in Helsinki in late 1844. Castrén’s primary sources were two grammars published in Russia in 1775 and 1837, and some religious texts. At…

(View the whole volume without frames) Contents Manuscripta Castreniana: A General Preface to the Series by Juha Janhunen Editors’ Foreword by Timo Salminen and Juha Janhunen Practical Information Matthias Alexander Castrén’s letters,…

After returning from his last expedition in February 1849, Castrén actively started making preparations for his academic future and personal life. In January 1850, he became engaged to Natalia Tengström, the youngest daughter of Johan Jacob…

(View the whole volume without frames) Contents Manuscripta Castreniana: A General Preface to the Series by Juha Janhunen Editors’ Foreword by Juha Janhunen and Timo Salminen Practical information Natalia and Alexander: An Introduction by Juha…