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Title: Russia
Note: Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Donald Lainson and David Widger
Summary: "Russia" by Donald Mackenzie Wallace is an extensive travelogue and observational account written during the late 19th century. The book explores various aspects of Russian life, geography, and culture, reflecting on the author's experiences and observations during six years of residence in the country, complemented by additional visits and studies over a span of decades. It provides insights into the complexities of travel, the interactions with diverse populations, and the socio-political dynamics within Russia, addressing themes of modernization and tradition juxtaposed against a backdrop of cultural richness. The opening of "Russia" introduces readers to the author's impressions of traveling in the country, highlighting the challenges and quirks of the railway and road systems. Wallace describes the comforts and discomforts of railway travel, the peculiar customs of Russian hotels, and the lively characters he encounters, including peasants and traders. His narrative captures the occasionally chaotic and humorous aspects of navigating logistics in a vast land, shedding light on the realities of Russian transportation infrastructure at the time. He reflects on the cultural contrasts between urban and rural life, setting the stage for further explorations of peasant society, local customs, and his quest to learn the Russian language throughout his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, 1841-1919
EBook No.: 1349
Published: May 3, 2006
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- Politics and government -- 1801-1917
Subject: Russia -- Religious life and customs
Subject: Nobility -- Russia
Subject: Peasants -- Russia
Subject: Industries -- Russia -- History -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Russia
Note: Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Donald Lainson and David Widger
Summary: "Russia" by Donald Mackenzie Wallace is an extensive travelogue and observational account written during the late 19th century. The book explores various aspects of Russian life, geography, and culture, reflecting on the author's experiences and observations during six years of residence in the country, complemented by additional visits and studies over a span of decades. It provides insights into the complexities of travel, the interactions with diverse populations, and the socio-political dynamics within Russia, addressing themes of modernization and tradition juxtaposed against a backdrop of cultural richness. The opening of "Russia" introduces readers to the author's impressions of traveling in the country, highlighting the challenges and quirks of the railway and road systems. Wallace describes the comforts and discomforts of railway travel, the peculiar customs of Russian hotels, and the lively characters he encounters, including peasants and traders. His narrative captures the occasionally chaotic and humorous aspects of navigating logistics in a vast land, shedding light on the realities of Russian transportation infrastructure at the time. He reflects on the cultural contrasts between urban and rural life, setting the stage for further explorations of peasant society, local customs, and his quest to learn the Russian language throughout his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, 1841-1919
EBook No.: 1349
Published: May 3, 2006
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- Politics and government -- 1801-1917
Subject: Russia -- Religious life and customs
Subject: Nobility -- Russia
Subject: Peasants -- Russia
Subject: Industries -- Russia -- History -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.