Journey From Riga To The Crimea: With Some Account Of The Manners And Customs Of The Colonists Of New Russia (1827)

Holderness, Mary

ISBN 10: 1437117171 / ISBN 13: 9781437117172

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Journey From Riga To The Crimea: With Some Account Of The Manners And Customs Of The Colonists Of New Russia (1827)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437117171
• ISBN 13: 9781437117172
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Journey From Riga To The Crimea: With Some Account Of The Manners And Customs Of The Colonists Of New Russia (1827) is a travelogue written by Mary Holderness. The book details Holderness's journey from Riga to the Crimea, which was then a part of the Russian Empire. Along the way, she provides a vivid description of the landscapes, people, and cultures she encounters.Holderness's account is notable for its focus on the colonists of New Russia, a region that had been settled by Russian and Ukrainian peasants in the late 18th century. She provides an in-depth look at their way of life, including their clothing, housing, and religious practices. Holderness also discusses the political and economic conditions in the region, as well as the role of the Russian government in shaping the lives of its inhabitants.Throughout the book, Holderness's observations are informed by her background as an Englishwoman. She frequently compares the customs and traditions of the colonists to those of her own country, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two cultures.Overall, Journey From Riga To The Crimea: With Some Account Of The Manners And Customs Of The Colonists Of New Russia (1827) is a fascinating account of a journey through a little-known region of the Russian Empire, and an insightful look at the lives of its inhabitants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.