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A frontline travel memoir about courage, diplomacy, and a calculated bid to heal a nation.
This firsthand account follows Sonia Howe’s 1916 journey to Russia to plead for amnesty for political exiles, and to help war refugees and prisoners of war. Through meetings with ministers and scenes from the road, the book blends perceptive portraits with a record of a pivotal moment in history.
The narrative unfolds as Howe negotiates access, witnesses the mood in Petrograd, and reflects on Russian forests, trains, and daily life. It weaves personal impressions with the broader aim of easing political suffering, offering readers a window into a country at a turning point.
- A firsthand account of efforts to win clemency for administrative exiles and to aid displaced Russians.
- Close observations of Russian officials, civilians, and the uneasy politics of wartime.
- Vivid travel scenes—from crowded stations to tranquil birch groves—that illuminate everyday life in Russia.
- A historical snapshot of a society in flux, seen through the eyes of a determined international observer.
Ideal for fans of historical travel writing and readers interested in the human side of Russia’s wartime era.
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