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100 1 _aWallace, Donald Mackenzie,
_d1841-1919
245 1 0 _aRussia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-05-03
508 _aDonald Lainson and David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRussia -- Politics and government -- 1801-1917
653 _aRussia -- Religious life and customs
653 _aNobility -- Russia
653 _aPeasants -- Russia
653 _aIndustries -- Russia -- History -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1349
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