From The Land Of The Midnight Sun To The Volga (1890)

By Francis Charles Sessions

Book Overview

From The Land Of The Midnight Sun To The Volga is a book written by Francis Charles Sessions and published in 1890. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey from Norway to Russia. The title of the book refers to the fact that the author travelled from a place where the sun never sets during summer (Norway) to a place where it rises at midnight (Russia).The book is divided into several chapters, each of which describes a different part of the journey. The author describes the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters along the way. He also provides historical and cultural context for the places he visits.The book begins with the author's departure from Norway and his journey across the Baltic Sea to St. Petersburg. He then travels by train to Moscow, where he spends several days exploring the city and its famous landmarks. From Moscow, the author travels to Nizhny Novgorod, a city on the Volga River. He describes the bustling markets and trade fairs that take place in the city.The author then continues his journey down the Volga River, stopping at various towns and villages along the way. He describes the traditional way of life of the people who live along the river, as well as the stunning natural beauty of the landscape.Overall, From The Land Of The Midnight Sun To The Volga is a fascinating account of a journey through two very different countries. The author's vivid descriptions of the places he visits and the people he meets make the book an engaging read for anyone interested in travel, history, or 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: 1164169793
• ISBN13: 9781164169796
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"