A Northern Highway Of The Tsar (1898)
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ISBN10: 1165980304
ISBN13: 9781165980307
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 310
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165980307
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 310
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Northern Highway of the Tsar is a travelogue written by Aubyn Trevor-Battye in 1898. The book describes the author's journey through the Russian Empire, specifically along the Northern Dvina River, from Archangel in the north to Moscow in the south. Trevor-Battye's account provides a detailed and vivid description of the landscape, people, and culture of the Russian Empire at the turn of the 20th century. He describes the harsh climate, the vast forests, and the small villages along the river. He also provides insights into the lives of the people he meets, including peasants, merchants, and government officials.The book also includes historical and political commentary, as Trevor-Battye discusses the role of the Russian Empire in Europe and its relationship with neighboring countries. He also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the Empire, including the impact of the serfdom system, the rise of industrialization, and the growing political unrest.Overall, A Northern Highway of the Tsar is a fascinating and informative travelogue that provides a unique perspective on the Russian Empire during a period of significant change and upheaval.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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