Travels in Siberia. Vol. II

xvi + 432 pp + 32 pp ads. Fascinating first hand look at Siberia 150 years ago. Includes border towns of Siberia and China, Lake Baikal, Kiachta, Miamatchin, journey from Kiachta to Selenginsk, Souggira (capital of the Bouriats and seat of the Buddihst religion in Siberia); journey to Irkoutsk, voyage upon the Lena, Yakoutsk, towards Ochotsk; Kamtschatka, Petropavlosvki; Paratunka, voyage on the River Paratunka. Brownish-orange moire ribbed cloth with blindstamped decorative ruling has general wear and grubbiness, spine has large chip at top, spine a little cocked. First blanks are missing, title is foxed, crease/wrinkle at the top edge throughout at the gutter, signatures showing, otherwise unmarked. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall