A vagabond in the Caucasus : with some notes of his experiences among the…
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"A Vagabond in the Caucasus" by Stephen Graham is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author’s adventures and experiences as he journeys through Russia and the Caucasus region. Notably, it reflects on the cultural habits and traditions encountered along the way, offering vivid insights into the lives of the locals he meets. The narrative blends personal reflections with social observations, capturing the essence of the
places visited. At the start of the book, the narrator introduces himself and describes his linguistic and literary inspirations that led him to embark on his journey. He shares anecdotes of his early experiences in Russia, including a comical series of misadventures upon arriving in the country, such as being arrested while trying to take a photograph and being robbed on a train. These mishaps set the tone for his exploration, which reveals a profound curiosity about the people and culture of Russia. The opening also emphasizes the narrator's decision to pursue a transient lifestyle, motivated by a desire for adventure and a deeper understanding of human connections amidst the broader historical context of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Graham, Stephen, 1884-1975 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | a11000423 |
| Title | A vagabond in the Caucasus : with some notes of his experiences among the Russians |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Russia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Russia -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Caucasus |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58932 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58932-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 598 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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