Domestic Scenes in Russia: In a Series of Letters Describing a Year's Residence in that Country, Chiefly in the Interior |
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We soon found that out of some twenty passengers we were the only English on
board , with the exception of a king ' s messenger . Of the remainder , among
natives of France , Germany , Holland , Sweden , and Persia , the Russians ...
We soon found that out of some twenty passengers we were the only English on
board , with the exception of a king ' s messenger . Of the remainder , among
natives of France , Germany , Holland , Sweden , and Persia , the Russians ...
Side 4
by means of two anchors carried out a - head , we were warped once more into
deep water , and soon afterwards we reached Petersburg , and came to our
moorings at the English Quay about twelve o ' clock . Several custom - house
officers ...
by means of two anchors carried out a - head , we were warped once more into
deep water , and soon afterwards we reached Petersburg , and came to our
moorings at the English Quay about twelve o ' clock . Several custom - house
officers ...
Side 13
The former , however , thereby save their jackets , which they leave at home , and
the latter are obliged to wear a cloak in the streets as a protection to the uniform ,
which would otherwise be very soon spoiled in this most dusty city . Though ...
The former , however , thereby save their jackets , which they leave at home , and
the latter are obliged to wear a cloak in the streets as a protection to the uniform ,
which would otherwise be very soon spoiled in this most dusty city . Though ...
Side 17
After passing the barrier , where a handsome triumphal arch is in progress of
erection , and will soon be finished , we found ourselves on an excellent
macadamized road , which is completed all the way to Moscow . The bridges are
handsome ...
After passing the barrier , where a handsome triumphal arch is in progress of
erection , and will soon be finished , we found ourselves on an excellent
macadamized road , which is completed all the way to Moscow . The bridges are
handsome ...
Side 18
The post - horses are in general miserable - looking little animals , but they are
much better than they appear , and can go both far and fast . No sort of care is
taken of them , and the manner of treating them would soon destroy less hardy
nags .
The post - horses are in general miserable - looking little animals , but they are
much better than they appear , and can go both far and fast . No sort of care is
taken of them , and the manner of treating them would soon destroy less hardy
nags .
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Domestic Scenes in Russia: In a Series of Letters Describing a Year's ... Richard Lister Venables Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1856 |
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