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LoC No.: 04000662

Title: The Land of Thor

Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "The Land of Thor" by J. Ross Browne is a travelogue and narrative account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as he explores various regions, starting with his impressions of St. Petersburg, and hints at broader reflections on culture and society in Russia. The author offers insightful commentary on the landscapes, architecture, and the people he encounters, presenting a vivid tapestry of his travels through the northern territories. The opening of the book introduces the reader to St. Petersburg through the eyes of a weary traveler who arrives with nothing but a knapsack and a handful of dollars. Browne intricately describes the city's vastness, its unique blend of architecture, and his sense of isolation amid its grandeur. As he wanders in search of a humble place to stay, he becomes aware of the peculiarities of Russian life, including the striking contrasts between the opulence of the city and the earnestness of its inhabitants. His observations are interspersed with humorous anecdotes, setting the stage for a broader exploration of the cultural dynamics he encounters throughout his journey in search of the 'Land of Thor.' (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Browne, J. Ross (John Ross), 1821-1875

EBook No.: 28329

Published: Mar 15, 2009

Downloads: 84

Language: English

Subject: Europe, Northern -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 04000662

Title: The Land of Thor

Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "The Land of Thor" by J. Ross Browne is a travelogue and narrative account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as he explores various regions, starting with his impressions of St. Petersburg, and hints at broader reflections on culture and society in Russia. The author offers insightful commentary on the landscapes, architecture, and the people he encounters, presenting a vivid tapestry of his travels through the northern territories. The opening of the book introduces the reader to St. Petersburg through the eyes of a weary traveler who arrives with nothing but a knapsack and a handful of dollars. Browne intricately describes the city's vastness, its unique blend of architecture, and his sense of isolation amid its grandeur. As he wanders in search of a humble place to stay, he becomes aware of the peculiarities of Russian life, including the striking contrasts between the opulence of the city and the earnestness of its inhabitants. His observations are interspersed with humorous anecdotes, setting the stage for a broader exploration of the cultural dynamics he encounters throughout his journey in search of the 'Land of Thor.' (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Browne, J. Ross (John Ross), 1821-1875

EBook No.: 28329

Published: Mar 15, 2009

Downloads: 84

Language: English

Subject: Europe, Northern -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.