Project Gutenberg 2019-08-11 Public domain in the USA. 340 Knox, Thomas Wallace 1835 1896 Knox, Thomas W. Knox, Thos. W. The Boy Travellers in The Russian Empire Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey in European and Asiatic Russia, with Accounts of a Tour across Siberia, Voyages on the Amoor, Volga, and Other Rivers, a Visit to Central Asia, Travels among the Exiles, and a Historical Sketch of the Empire from Its Foundation to the Present Time Produced by Annie R. McGuire "The Boy Travellers in The Russian Empire" by Thomas Wallace Knox is a travel account written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows two young characters, Frank Bassett and Fred Bronson, as they embark on a journey through various regions of Russia, including explorations across Siberia, visits to historical sites, and experiences with local cultures. The text also incorporates historical context, helping readers understand the backdrop of their adventures. At the start of the book, Frank and Fred, accompanied by Dr. Bronson, prepare for their adventure in Vienna before departing for the salt mines of Wieliczka. The opening describes their excitement, historical sights, and cultural observations, such as the significant Jewish presence in Cracow. As they travel, they delve into details about the unique features of the city, including its architecture and the local community, setting the stage for a rich exploration of the Russian Empire and highlighting their youthful curiosity and eagerness to learn. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Adventure stories Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Natural history -- Juvenile fiction Exiles -- Juvenile fiction Rivers -- Juvenile fiction Russia -- History -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 1028506 2025-06-24T05:03:19.420578 text/html 975847 2024-10-17T13:20:32 text/html 18038094 2025-06-24T05:03:43.012394 application/epub+zip 18052689 2025-06-24T05:03:26.782528 application/epub+zip 450986 2025-06-24T05:03:23.429479 application/epub+zip 18379708 2025-06-24T05:03:53.740404 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 18279763 2025-06-24T05:03:39.834456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 615880 2022-09-27T06:30:18.606860 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 855352 2025-06-24T05:03:15.423527 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 835638 2024-10-17T13:20:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18479 2025-06-24T05:03:53.946325 application/rdf+xml 14597 2025-06-24T05:03:24.186492 image/jpeg 3544 2025-06-24T05:03:23.847470 image/jpeg 17644529 2025-06-24T05:03:20.654521 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