Himalayas, Siberia, America: My Paths and Roads. Essays, Sketches, Memories Updated Edition

About the Series The series «Great Journeys» is a true treasure trove of outstanding examples of world memoirs and biographical prose. These are works created by famous explorers, through the lens of their biographies, reflecting centuries of history in the... exploration of new lands. The first-person narrative, original composition, variety of themes, richness and magnificent selection of illustrative material, and elegant classic design make this series a decoration for the library of the most discerning reader. For Whom This edition is suitable for anyone who loves adventures and wants to learn the history of great discoveries of new lands. Engaging reading, beautiful design with color inserts and many illustrations will make this book a wonderful gift for anyone who is building a home library. About the Author For his contemporaries, Vasily Vasilyevich was not only a well-known artist and writer but also a desperate revolutionary, breaking with accepted canons both in creativity and in life. Thanks to the pen and brush of Vereshchagin, an eyewitness to the described events, it becomes possible to take an excursion into history, to feel the emotions, feelings, and thoughts of the author, since his verbal images are as precise and objective as his paintings, in which life appears as genuine art.