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100 1 _aSingleton, Esther,
_d1865-1930
245 1 0 _aRussia, as Seen and Described by Famous Writers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-14
505 0 _apt. 1. The country and race -- pt. 2. History and religion -- pt. 3. Descriptions -- pt. 4. Manners and customs -- pt. 5. Art and literature -- pt. 6. Statistics.
508 _aProduced by Robert J. Hall
520 _a"Russia, as Seen and Described by Famous Writers" by Esther Singleton is a comprehensive collection of essays presenting an overview of the Russian Empire written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases various aspects of Russia, including its geography, history, religion, culture, and notable statistics, all derived from the authoritative writings of recognized figures. The work aims to provide a broad view of the vast and diverse territory that constitutes the Russian Empire, as well as insights into the daily lives of its people. The opening of the book begins with a preface that lays out its structure, mentioning the intention behind the compilation and the general plan that mirrors a similar volume on Japan. Singleton introduces the Russian Empire's extensive geography, detailing its great size, climate, and varied landscapes. She discusses the divisions of the Empire and acknowledges the challenges of encompassing all aspects of this vast territory within a single volume, but emphasizes a focus on key elements like the country's history, religion, regions, customs, and arts. As the introduction unfolds, it sets the stage for the deeper exploration of each of these topics through essays contributed by various respected writers, laying a foundational understanding of Russia before delving into the more detailed accounts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRussia
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19534
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