At Home And In War, 1853-1881 Reminiscences And Anecdotes (1888)

""At Home And In War, 1853-1881: Reminiscences And Anecdotes"" is a book written by Alexander Vasilyevitch Vereshchagin and originally published in 1888. The book is a collection of personal stories and anecdotes from Vereshchagin's life as a Russian soldier and artist during the mid-19th century. The first part of the book focuses on his experiences growing up in a military family and his early years as a soldier, including his participation in the Crimean War. The second part of the book covers his travels as an artist, including his time in India, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Throughout the book, Vereshchagin provides vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events he encountered, as well as his personal reflections on war, art, and life. The book offers a unique perspective on the life of a soldier and artist during a turbulent period in Russian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.