Five Thousand Miles In A Sledge: A Mid-Winter Journey Across Siberia (1889)

By Lionel Francis Gowing

Book Overview

""Five Thousand Miles In A Sledge: A Mid-Winter Journey Across Siberia"" is a travelogue written by Lionel Francis Gowing, first published in 1889. The book chronicles Gowing's journey across Siberia in the dead of winter, covering a distance of five thousand miles in a horse-drawn sledge. Gowing's journey takes him through some of the most remote and inhospitable regions of Siberia, from the city of Irkutsk to the frozen wastes of the Arctic Circle. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, from hardy Siberian peasants to wealthy Russian aristocrats.The book provides a detailed account of the harsh conditions faced by travelers in Siberia during the 19th century, including extreme cold, blizzards, and treacherous ice. Despite these challenges, Gowing remains undaunted, displaying a spirit of adventure and a deep curiosity about the people and places he encounters.""Five Thousand Miles In A Sledge"" is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, when Siberia was still largely unexplored and the journey across its vast expanse was a formidable undertaking. Gowing's vivid descriptions of the landscape, people, and culture of Siberia make this book an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in travel, history, or adventure.""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: 1164647601
• ISBN13: 9781164647607
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"