The Tourist's Russia (1912)

The Tourist's Russia is a travel guidebook written by Ruth Kedzie Wood, first published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Russia as a tourist destination, covering everything from its history, culture, and customs to its geography, transportation, and accommodations. The guidebook is divided into several sections, including St. Petersburg, Moscow, the provinces, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Each section includes detailed descriptions of the major attractions, such as palaces, museums, churches, and theaters, as well as practical information for travelers, such as how to navigate the city, where to find the best restaurants and hotels, and what to expect from the local customs and traditions. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with anecdotes and personal observations from the author's own travels throughout Russia. It also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, which provide a visual representation of the country's landmarks and scenery. Overall, The Tourist's Russia is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring this fascinating and complex country.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.