A Visit To St. Petersburg, In The Winter Of 1829-30 (1838)

by Thomas Raikes

Book Overview

""A Visit to St. Petersburg, in the Winter of 1829-30"" is a travelogue written by Thomas Raikes in 1838. The book chronicles Raikes' journey to St. Petersburg, Russia during the winter of 1829-30. Raikes was a British diplomat and his account provides a unique perspective on the city and its people during this time period. He describes the grandeur of the Winter Palace and the opulence of the Russian court, as well as the harsh living conditions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164556053
• ISBN13: 9781164556053
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"