Siberia As It Is (1892) - De Windt, Harry
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Siberia As It Is is a travelogue written by Harry De Windt in 1892, detailing his journey through Siberia. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a particular aspect of Siberian life, such as the geography, climate, flora and fauna, people, and culture of the region. De Windt also provides insights into the history of Siberia, including its colonization by the Russians, the exile of political prisoners to the region, and the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Throughout the book, De Windt shares his observations on the landscape and the people he encounters,…mehr

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Siberia As It Is is a travelogue written by Harry De Windt in 1892, detailing his journey through Siberia. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a particular aspect of Siberian life, such as the geography, climate, flora and fauna, people, and culture of the region. De Windt also provides insights into the history of Siberia, including its colonization by the Russians, the exile of political prisoners to the region, and the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Throughout the book, De Windt shares his observations on the landscape and the people he encounters, providing a vivid and engaging account of his travels. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and maps, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Siberia.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.
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Captain Harry Willes Darell de Windt FRGS served as aide-de-camp to his brother-in-law Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak (Harry's sister Margaret was Brooke's wife), and is best known as an explorer and travel writer. His writings were published under the name Harry de Windt. Harry de Windt was the son of Captain Joseph Clayton Jennyns de Windt of Blunsdon Hall, near Swindon and Highworth in Wiltshire, England. He was admitted to Magdalene College, Cambridge, in 1875, but did not pursue a degree, instead traveling with his brother-in-law from 1876-1878. His first wife was Frances Laura Arabella Long, sister of the 1st Viscount Long of Wraxall, whom he married in London in 1882. They got divorced in 1888. This union produced one child, a daughter named Margaret Maude. Harry married Hilda Frances E Clark, daughter of the Reverend Professor William Robinson Clark, in 1899; she died in 1924. In 1927, Harry married the actress Charlotte Elizabeth Ihle, also known as Elaine Inescourt.