Journey Into Russia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work of travel writing and cultural inquiry, Journey Into Russia chronicles Sir Laurens van der Post's extraordinary expedition deep into the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. With the penetrating eye of a seasoned observer, van der Post presents a vivid portrait of a nation shrouded in secrecy, uncovering the humanity, contradictions, and spiritual depth of the Russian people beneath the rigid veneer of the Soviet state. Written with lyrical prose and philosophical richness, the narrative weaves personal encounters with sweeping historical and psychological insight, arguing that understanding Russia is essential to understanding the modern world. A testament to the power of open-minded travel, this work stands as one of the most illuminating Western accounts of life inside the USSR.
Author: Laurens Van Der Post
Format: Paperback
Published: 1965, Penguin Books
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work of travel writing and cultural inquiry, Journey Into Russia chronicles Sir Laurens van der Post's extraordinary expedition deep into the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. With the penetrating eye of a seasoned observer, van der Post presents a vivid portrait of a nation shrouded in secrecy, uncovering the humanity, contradictions, and spiritual depth of the Russian people beneath the rigid veneer of the Soviet state. Written with lyrical prose and philosophical richness, the narrative weaves personal encounters with sweeping historical and psychological insight, arguing that understanding Russia is essential to understanding the modern world. A testament to the power of open-minded travel, this work stands as one of the most illuminating Western accounts of life inside the USSR.