From Peking To Petersburg (1899)

By Arnot Reid

Book Overview

From Peking to Petersburg is a travelogue written by Arnot Reid and published in 1899. The book recounts Reid's journey from China's capital city, Peking (now Beijing), to Russia's cultural hub, Petersburg (now St. Petersburg). Reid's journey took him across vast expanses of land, through diverse cultures and landscapes. He describes his experiences in vivid detail, from the bustling streets of Peking to the tranquil countryside of Siberia. Along the way, he encounters a variety of people, from wealthy merchants to impoverished peasants, and shares their stories with the reader.The book also provides a glimpse into the political and social climates of both China and Russia at the turn of the 20th century. Reid discusses the Boxer Rebellion in China and the tensions between the Russian government and its citizens.Overall, From Peking to Petersburg is a captivating account of a journey through two of the world's most fascinating countries, written by a keen observer of human nature and culture.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: 1164653431
• ISBN13: 9781164653431
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"