Russland: Handbuch Fur Reisende (1888)

By Karl Baedeker

Book Overview

Russland: Handbuch Fur Reisende (1888) is a travel guidebook written by Karl Baedeker that provides a comprehensive overview of the country of Russia. The book was originally published in German in 1888 and has since been translated into multiple languages. The guidebook covers various aspects of travel in Russia, including transportation, accommodations, sightseeing, and cultural customs. It provides detailed information on major cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as lesser-known destinations throughout the country. The book also includes maps, illustrations, and practical advice for travelers, such as how to navigate the Russian language and customs. It provides historical and cultural context for landmarks and attractions, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring Russia's rich history and culture. Overall, Russland: Handbuch Fur Reisende (1888) is a comprehensive and informative travel guidebook that offers a unique glimpse into Russia during the late 19th century.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: 116495198X
• ISBN13: 9781164951988
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 550 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Fascimile copy of the 1914 edition

Baedeker's Handbooks, meticulously detailed travelers handbooks of the pre-WWII era, are highly sought after by collectors and couch-travelers alike--the rare, hard to find guidebook to Tsarist Russia being the most popular. For anyone--scholar,author,traveler,historian,etc I highly recommend getting your hands on a copy of a Baedeker of yore, sit back and enjoy the reading. 12mo. pp lxiv, 590, with 40 maps and 78 plans