A travers la Russie boréale by Charles Rabot
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Rabot, Charles, 1856-1944
French
"A travers la Russie boréale" by Charles Rabot is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles an exploration through the northern regions of Russia, focusing on various ethnic groups and natural landscapes as the author embarks on a journey filled with historical and ethnographic observations. Rabot's intent is to docu...
the narrative sets the stage for the author's expedition from St. Petersburg to Kazan, highlighting his longing for exploration after a period of inactivity. It describes the grandeur of the Russian landscapes, particularly the sweeping expanses of the Vologda and Volga regions, and introduces the indigenous communities, such as the Finnois and Tatars, with their distinct cultures and histories. Rabot notes the contrasts between the moderning influences of Russian civilization and the ancient traditions that persist among the indigenous peoples, establishing a backdrop for the rich ethnographic and ecological studies that follow in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Robert Scott
5 months agoFrom the very first page, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. Worth every second of your time.
Carol Lee
5 months agoCompared to other books on this topic, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. Highly recommended for everyone.
Michelle Ramirez
1 week agoI didn't expect much, but the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. I will be reading more from this author.
Joseph Green
2 months agoIt took me a while to start, but the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. A solid resource I will return to often.
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Mark Perez
4 days agoFor a digital edition, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. It was exactly what I needed right now.