The Burton Holmes Lectures V8: St. Petersburg (1901)

By Burton Holmes

Book Overview

The Burton Holmes Lectures V8: St. Petersburg (1901) is a book written by Burton Holmes that provides a detailed account of his travels to St. Petersburg in the year 1901. The book is part of a series of lectures that Holmes delivered on his travels around the world, and it is the eighth volume in the series. In this book, Holmes takes readers on a journey through St. Petersburg, describing the city's architecture, culture, and history. He provides an in-depth look at the city's famous landmarks, such as the Winter Palace, the Hermitage Museum, and the Peter and Paul Fortress. Holmes also delves into the city's rich cultural heritage, discussing its art, music, and literature. He provides insights into the lives of the city's residents, their customs, and traditions. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid descriptions that transport readers to the streets of St. Petersburg. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about the history and culture of this fascinating city.In Ten Volumes.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: 1166188140
• ISBN13: 9781166188146
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"