02446cam a22003133u 4500 56558 UtSlPG 20260610134314.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DK Legras, Jules, 1866-1939 Au pays russe Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-02-15 Produced by Isabelle Kozsuch, Clarity, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Au pays russe" by Jules Legras is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences and observations during his extensive journeys across Russia, aiming to capture the essence of the country and its people amidst social upheaval and natural hardship. The narrative is driven by the author's interactions with the Russian landscape and its inhabitants, detailing their struggles and hopes, particularly in the context of a famine that deeply affected the region. The opening of "Au pays russe" introduces the author, who reflects on his several stays in Russia and the profound impressions they have left on him. He describes his first sights of the country as he transitions from Germany into Russia, marked by a blend of unease and curiosity as he encounters the stark contrasts between the two nations. He shares vivid descriptions of the landscapes and the people, painting a picture of the Russian environment and detailing his travel methods. The early chapters also foreshadow the deeper themes of hardship, particularly as the author prepares to witness the ramifications of famine and disease firsthand, setting up a narrative that intertwines personal reflection with broader social commentary on the struggles faced by the Russian populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russia -- Description and travel Russia -- Social life and customs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56558 97389 97389