Project Gutenberg 2016-02-03 Public domain in the USA. 606 Dixon, William Hepworth 1821 1879 Dixon, Hepworth Dixon, W. Hepworth (William Hepworth) Yorke, Onslow 22005652 Free Russia Produced by David Edwards, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Free Russia" by William Hepworth Dixon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It explores the transition of Russia into a new era following the Crimean War, presenting a vivid portrayal of the country's cultural, social, and religious life. The book captures the essence of a nation striving for freedom and reform, delving into the experiences of various groups, including monks, pilgrims, and rural communities. The opening of "Free Russia" introduces readers to the harsh yet breathtaking landscape of the northern regions, touching on the lives of indigenous peoples such as the Lapps and Samoyeds. Dixon shares observations from his extensive travels, detailing the adaptation of these communities and their customs in response to the changing political and social landscape. Through vivid descriptions and anecdotes, he sets the scene for a deeper exploration of the human forces shaping the reformation of Russia, making it clear that this work will weave together personal narratives and historical context to highlight the complexities of Russian identity in a time of transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Russia Russia -- Religion DK Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Religious 874087 2025-08-20T13:18:07.474219 text/html 861634 2024-10-22T23:49:59 text/html 619951 2025-08-20T13:18:17.320233 application/epub+zip 631524 2025-08-20T13:18:08.962214 application/epub+zip 426150 2025-08-20T13:18:08.200189 application/epub+zip 878020 2025-08-20T13:18:24.230156 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 793658 2025-08-20T13:18:16.256164 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 588510 2022-09-23T09:09:18.363769 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 820759 2025-08-20T13:18:06.518212 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 800940 2024-10-22T23:49:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17071 2025-08-20T13:18:24.394088 application/rdf+xml 8320 2025-08-20T13:18:08.301194 image/jpeg 1592 2025-08-20T13:18:08.252174 image/jpeg 576773 2025-08-20T13:18:07.555196 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia