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Marooned In Moscow: The Story Of An American Woman Imprisoned In Russia

Marooned In Moscow: The Story Of An American Woman Imprisoned In Russia

Harrison, Marguerite E.

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 116348394X
ISBN13: 9781163483947
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Marooned In Moscow is a book written by Marguerite E. Harrison, which tells the true story of an American woman who was imprisoned in Russia during the early 20th century. The book is a gripping account of her experiences, from her initial arrest to her eventual release, and provides a unique insight into life in Russia during a time of political upheaval.The story begins with Harrison's arrival in Moscow in 1917, where she had been sent by the American Red Cross to provide aid to the Russian people. However, her work soon attracted the attention of the Bolshevik authorities, who accused her of being a spy and arrested her.Harrison was subjected to a series of harsh interrogations and was eventually sentenced to prison, where she spent several months in squalid conditions. Despite the hardships she faced, Harrison refused to give up and remained determined to prove her innocence.With the help of her fellow prisoners and sympathetic guards, Harrison was eventually released and allowed to return to the United States. Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope in even the darkest of circumstances.Overall, Marooned In Moscow is a compelling and inspiring read that offers a unique perspective on a tumultuous period in Russian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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