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100 1 _aHapgood, Isabel Florence,
_d1850-1928
245 1 0 _aRussian Rambles
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 2006-04-13
505 0 _aPassports, police, and post-office in Russia -- The Névsky prospékt -- My experience with the Russian censor -- Bargaining in Russia -- Experiences -- A Russian summer resort -- A stroll in Moscow with Count Tolstóy -- Count Tolstóy at home -- A Russian holy city -- A journey on the Volga -- The Russian kumýs cure -- Moscow memories -- The Nízhni-Nóvgorod fair and the Volga.
508 _aProduced by James Rusk (jrusk@excite.com)
520 _a"Russian Rambles" by Isabel Florence Hapgood is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book captures the essence of everyday life in Russia through the author's personal anecdotes and observations during her travels, aiming to correct misconceptions held by many foreigners. Hapgood presents a more authentic representation of Russian culture and character, addressing the stark contrasts between preconceived notions and the realities found in her experiences. At the start of "Russian Rambles," Isabel Florence Hapgood sets the tone for her observations by reflecting on the inaccuracies and stereotypes associated with Russia, as shaped by popular literature and traveler experiences. She critiques a story claiming to depict Russian life, highlighting absurdities such as the depiction of church music and skating, and emphasizes the importance of understanding a culture from within rather than through skewed foreign perspectives. The opening reveals her determination to provide a more truthful depiction of Russian society, where she expresses a deep appreciation for her Russian friends and the nuances of their daily lives, setting the stage for a series of anecdotes and insights that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRussia -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18165
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