The book "Hungry Years of the 1860s" is a historical chronicle written by the Finnish writer Agaton Meurman. In his work, the author explores the complex era of famine in Finland in the 1860s, showing the cruel realities of that time through the prism of the characters of his book. The novel is mainly aimed at showing the difficult living conditions of the Finnish people during the Great Famine, reflecting the conflicts, moral dilemmas and social changes of that period. The author successfully combines historical accuracy with artistic and emotional richness, which makes the book "The Famine Years of the 1860s" an exciting and impressive read for those interested in history, social problems and human destinies.