An island hell: A Soviet prison in the far north by S. A. Malʹsagov
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"An Island Hell: A Soviet Prison in the Far North" by S. A. Malsagoff is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book documents the grim realities of life in the Soviet prison system, particularly the notorious Solovetsky Islands, where Malsagoff himself was imprisoned. This narrative provides insight into the cruelty, corruption, and inhumane conditions faced by political prisoners, detailing the violent oppressive regime of the Tcheka (secret police)
during and after the Russian Revolution. The opening of the book sets the stage for Malsagoff's harrowing experiences leading up to his transportation to the Solovetsky Islands. It describes his time as part of the White Army during the Russian Civil War and the false hopes of amnesty that led to his capture. Malsagoff recounts the brutal treatment received at the hands of the Tcheka, including torture and shootings, as he was interrogated and ultimately sentenced to exile in the harsh conditions of the Solovetsky concentration camp. The beginning establishes a tone of personal testimony against the backdrop of political oppression, foreshadowing the extensive narrative of suffering and survival that unfolds in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Malʹsagov, S. A. (Sozerko Artaganovich), 1893-1976 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Lyon, F. H. (Francis Hamilton), 1885- |
| LoC No. | 27001789 |
| Title | An island hell: A Soviet prison in the far north |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: A. M. Philpot Ltd,1926. |
| Credits | Scans generously provided by hugesummers at archive.org |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Malʹsagov, S. A. (Sozerko Artaganovich), 1893-1976 |
| Subject | Solovetskii lagerʹ osobogo naznacheniia -- History |
| Subject | Prisons -- Russia (Federation) -- Solovetski Islands -- History |
| Subject | Prisoners -- Soviet Union -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68923 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68923-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 513 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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