Russia : Described by Great Writers PDF

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His is intended to be a companion volume to yapan, and therefore follows the same general plan and arrangement.

It aims to present in small compass a somewhat comprehensive view of the great Muscovite power.

After a short description of the coun try and race, we pass to a brief review of the history and religion including ritual and ceremonial Observances of the Greek Church.

Next come descriptions of regions, cities and architectural marvels; and then follow articles on the various manners and customs of rural and town life.

The arts of the nation are treated comprehensively; and a chapter of the latest statistics concludes the rapid survey.

The material is all selected from the writings of those who speak-with authority on the subjects with which they deal.

The Russian Empire is so vast that it would be impossi ble to give detailed descriptions of all its parts in a work of this size: therefore I have been forced to be content with more general descriptions of provinces with an occasional addition of a typical city.