George Kennan

Vagabond Life

The Caucasus Journals of George Kennan
Herausgeber: Maier, Frith

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Produktbeschreibung

George Kennan (1845-1924) was an explorer, writer, and lecturer on Russia in the 19th century, the author of classic works such as "Tent Life in Siberia" and "Siberia and the Exile System". This title covers Kennan's journey to the Caucasus Ridge. It chronicles his expedition across the main Caucasus with the Georgian nobleman Prince Jorjadze.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Washington Press
• 2002. Corr. 2nd Printing edition
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 163mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 562g
• ISBN-13: 9780295982502
• ISBN-10: 0295982500
• Artikelnr.: 21295050

Autorenporträt

George Kennan was the author of Tent Life in Siberia and Siberia and the Exile System. Frith Maier is the author of Trekking in Russia and Central Asia: A Traveler's Guide. Additional contributions have been provided by Daniel Waugh, professor of history and international studies at the University of Washington.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Editorial Note
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chronology of Kennan's 1870 Travels
The Caucasus Writings of George Kennan
Journey to the Caucasus
Across the Main Caucasus Ridge, with Prince Jorjadze
Through the Lands of Chechnya to the Dagestan Highlands
Appendix
Afterword
References
Index