"Thoughts from near and far I: Daughter of the South and the North; Red Well" is a book by the famous Finnish writer Pietari Hannikainen. In this work, he explores the themes of nature, keenly felt patriotism and the search for truth. The book consists of two parts that attract the reader with their depth and wisdom. The author talks about the problems and experiences of life in the conditions of southern and northern nature, and also shows the inner world of the characters through the prism of their perception of the environment. "Thoughts from near and far I" is a book that will leave a mark in the hearts of readers with its tangible magic and wisdom.