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Across the Ussuri Kray: Travels in the SikhoteAlin Mountains,Used
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In Russia's Far East sits the wild Ussuri Kray, a region known for its remote highlands and rugged mountain passes where tigers and bears roam the cliffs, and salmon and lenok navigate the rivers. In this collection of travel writing by famed Russian explorer and naturalist Vladimir K. Arsenyev (18721930), readers are shuttled back to the turn of the 20th century when the Russian Empire was reeling from its defeat in the RussoJapanese War (19041905) and vulnerable to its Far Eastern neighbors. What began as an expedition to survey the region's infrastructure for the Russian military turned into an adventure through a territory rich in ethnic and ecological diversity. Encountering the disappearing indigenous cultures of the Nanai and Udege, engaging the help of Korean farmers and Chinese hunters, and witnessing the beginning of indomitable Russian settlement, Arsenyev documents the lives and customs of the region's inhabitants and their surroundings. Originally written as 'a popular scientific description of the Kray,' this unabridged edition includes photographs largely unseen for nearly a century and is annotated by Jonathan C. Slaght, a biologist working in the same forests Arsenyev explored. Across the Ussuri Kray is a classic of northeast Asian cultural and natural history.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Across the Ussuri Kray'? A: The book focuses on the travel experiences of Russian explorer Vladimir K. Arsenyev in the Ussuri Kray region of Russia's Far East, highlighting its ecological diversity and cultural richness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Vladimir K. Arsenyev, a renowned Russian explorer and naturalist.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Across the Ussuri Kray' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on September 19, 2016.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Across the Ussuri Kray'? A: The book contains a total of 488 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic purposes as it includes annotations by biologist Jonathan C. Slaght and provides a scientific description of the Ussuri Kray.
- Q: Are there any photographs included in this edition? A: Yes, this unabridged edition includes photographs that have been largely unseen for nearly a century.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other travel writings? A: This book is unique due to its historical context, documenting the lives and customs of the region's inhabitants during the early 20th century and its detailed observation of ecological diversity.
- Q: What kind of audience would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in travel literature, Russian history, ecology, and cultural studies would particularly enjoy this book.
- Q: Is 'Across the Ussuri Kray' a first-hand account? A: Yes, it is a first-hand account of Arsenyev's travels and explorations in the Ussuri Kray region.