Voyages en Sibérie

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kubalski, N. A. (Nicolas A.), 1794-1875.

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Voyages en Sibérie" by N. A. Kubalski is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the explorations and encounters within the vast landscapes of Siberia, providing insights into its geography, culture, and the inhabitants, including both indigenous peoples and Russian settlers. The book seems poised to enlighten readers on the little-known aspects of Siberian life during this era. The opening of the narrative introduces the travel accounts of Professor Gmelin, who embarked on an extensive exploration of Siberia from 1733 to 1737. Accompanied by fellow naturalists, Gmelin documents their journey through various provinces, detailing the cities, local cultures, and natural resources they encountered, particularly emphasizing the administrative and social structures of places such as Tobolsk and Catherinenbourg. Through descriptive passages, readers get a glimpse into the unique traditions of the Tatar people and the daily life within Siberian towns, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of this intriguing and multifaceted region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Isabelle Kozsuch, Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-06-29