Publisher's Synopsis
The Russians of the South, and Adventures in the Wilds of North America is a book written by Shirley Brooks and was first published in 1854. The book is a travelogue that documents the author's adventures in the American wilderness during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the author's experiences with the Russian settlements in the southern parts of the United States. The author provides a detailed account of the Russian settlements in California and Alaska, describing their customs, traditions, and way of life. The second part of the book is about the author's travels in the wilds of North America. Shirley Brooks describes his journey from San Francisco to the Rocky Mountains, detailing the challenges he faced and the adventures he had along the way. He describes the natural beauty of the American wilderness, including the flora and fauna he encountered, and the native people he met.Overall, The Russians of the South, and Adventures in the Wilds of North America is a fascinating account of the author's travels in the American wilderness during the mid-19th century. It provides a unique insight into the customs and traditions of the Russian settlements in the United States and offers a vivid description of the natural beauty of North America.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.
