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Singleton, Esther
1865
1930
Russia, as Seen and Described by Famous Writers
pt. 1. The country and race -- pt. 2. History and religion -- pt. 3. Descriptions -- pt. 4. Manners and customs -- pt. 5. Art and literature -- pt. 6. Statistics.
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"Russia, as Seen and Described by Famous Writers" by Esther Singleton is a comprehensive collection of essays presenting an overview of the Russian Empire written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases various aspects of Russia, including its geography, history, religion, culture, and notable statistics, all derived from the authoritative writings of recognized figures. The work aims to provide a broad view of the vast and diverse territory that constitutes the Russian Empire, as well as insights into the daily lives of its people. The opening of the book begins with a preface that lays out its structure, mentioning the intention behind the compilation and the general plan that mirrors a similar volume on Japan. Singleton introduces the Russian Empire's extensive geography, detailing its great size, climate, and varied landscapes. She discusses the divisions of the Empire and acknowledges the challenges of encompassing all aspects of this vast territory within a single volume, but emphasizes a focus on key elements like the country's history, religion, regions, customs, and arts. As the introduction unfolds, it sets the stage for the deeper exploration of each of these topics through essays contributed by various respected writers, laying a foundational understanding of Russia before delving into the more detailed accounts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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