A Visit To St. Petersburg, In The Winter Of 1829-30 (1838)

By Thomas Raikes

Book Overview

""A Visit to St. Petersburg, in the Winter of 1829-30"" is a travelogue written by Thomas Raikes in 1838. The book is a detailed account of Raikes' journey to St. Petersburg, Russia during the winter of 1829-30. Raikes provides a vivid description of the city, its people, culture, and customs. He also shares his experiences of attending various social events, including balls, concerts, and dinners, hosted by the Russian aristocracy. The book is a fascinating insight into the life of high society in Russia during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian history, culture, and travel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436757177
• ISBN13: 9781436757171
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"