Publisher's Synopsis
My Russian and Turkish Journals is a travelogue written by Harriot Dufferin and Ava, two British aristocrats who embarked on a journey through Russia and Turkey in 1916. The book is a detailed account of their experiences, observations, and interactions with the people and cultures they encountered during their travels. The authors describe their journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow, where they visited the Kremlin and met with members of the Russian aristocracy. They then traveled to the Caucasus region, where they explored the rugged terrain and learned about the local customs and traditions. After leaving Russia, the authors traveled to Turkey, where they visited Istanbul and other cities. They describe their experiences visiting mosques, bazaars, and other cultural landmarks, as well as their interactions with the local people.Throughout the book, the authors provide insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the impact of World War I on the regions they visited. They also reflect on their own privileged position as wealthy British travelers and the perspectives this affords them.Overall, My Russian and Turkish Journals provides a vivid and engaging account of two aristocratic women's travels through Russia and Turkey during a tumultuous period in 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.
