A Russian Paints America: The Travels of Pavel P. Svin'in, 1811-1813 - Hardcover

Pavel P. Svin'in; William Benton Whisenhunt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0773534148 ISBN 13: 9780773534148

Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Pavel Svin in was a painter, diplomat, and journalist who spent two years as part of the first Russian diplomatic mission to the United States. This title presents a complete English translation of his memoir. 31 original watercolours complement his provocative views on topics such as slavery, religion, politics, and the fine arts."

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About the Author

Marina Swoboda, co-editor of Old Testament Apocrypha in the Slavonic Tradition, is the author of numerous articles in the field of early Russian literature and cultural history. William Benton Whisenhunt, professor of history, College of DuPage, is the

Edition details

• Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0773534148
• ISBN 13: 9780773534148
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 230
• Editor: Marina Swoboda