Black Bread and Red Coffins

By: Farson, Negley

"Black Bread and Red Coffins" is a raw and evocative firsthand account of life in the Soviet Union during the transformative years of the late 1920s. Written by the acclaimed journalist and adventurer Negley Farson, this work provides a vivid window into the daily struggles and societal shifts following the Russian Revolution. Farson chronicles his extensive travels across the Soviet landscape, capturing the stark contrast between revolutionary ideals and the harsh realities of "black bread"-the meager staple of the masses-and the "red coffins" that symbolized the era's relentless toll.

Through a series of keen observations and personal encounters, the narrative explores the impact of Bolshevik rule on both the urban proletariat and the rural peasantry. Farson's reporting delves into the complexities of the burgeoning communist state, examining its industrial ambitions, bureaucratic machinery, and the persistent spirit of the Russian people amidst systemic upheaval. As a historical document, "Black Bread and Red Coffins" remains a powerful piece of investigative travel writing, offering an unfiltered Western perspective on one of the most significant political experiments of the 20th century. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the human dimension of early Soviet history.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025305280
• ISBN13: 9781025305288
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"