AfTeR – The African Text: Representing Africa in Imperial Russia (1850-1917)
The book is a compilation of chapters on Ethiopia, in which the author provides information about the country, fictionalising historical facts and the lives and adventures of historical figures. It is mainly focused on Emperor Tewodros II […]
Rubakin, N.A.: The Merciless Negus. A Tale About the Traditions and Habits of Abyssinia Read Post »
The book is an adaptation of Samuel Baker’s Ismailia (1874). It is enriched with illustrations of African landscapes, people, and animals. It is divided into three chapters, supplemented with a brief conclusion. The volume tells the story of Samuel Baker’s military expedition to the equatorial regions of the Nile […]
Rubakin, N.A.: Adventures in the Country of Slavery Read Post »
The book is divided into seven chapters and includes illustrations and a conclusion. The overall tone is informative, with the author providing scientific information about geography, physics, astronomy, and natural history in an accessible way […]
Rubakin, N.A.: Travels to the Edge of the World Read Post »