The Picture Of Petersburg (1801)

By Henry Storch

Book Overview

""The Picture of Petersburg"" is a book written by Henry Storch in 1801. It is a descriptive account of the city of St. Petersburg, Russia, during the late 18th century. The book covers a range of topics, including the city's architecture, culture, society, and economy. Storch provides detailed descriptions of the city's major landmarks, such as the Winter Palace and the Peter and Paul Fortress. He also discusses the city's system of canals and bridges, which were crucial to its development as a major port and commercial center. The book offers insights into the daily life of the city's residents, including their social customs, religious practices, and political views. Storch's writing style is highly descriptive and evocative, painting a vivid picture of one of the most important cities in Europe at the time. Overall, ""The Picture of Petersburg"" is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of this great city.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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: 1167242777
• ISBN13: 9781167242779
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 610 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"