Bering's Voyages; an Account of the Efforts of the Russians to Determine the Relation of Asia and America
- 412 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Frank Alfred Golder Books
Frank Alfred Golder was an American historian and archivist who specialized in the history of Russia. He is best remembered for his work in the early 1920s, building the seminal collection of Slavic language materials that resides today at the Hoover Institution Library and Archives at Stanford University. His archival efforts laid the groundwork for deep scholarship into Russian history.
Bering's Voyages; Volume II
- 322 pages
- 12 hours of reading
This book is a detailed account of the voyages of the Russian explorer Vitus Bering, who led expeditions to the waters of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands in the 18th century. The authors examine the scientific and geographical discoveries made by Bering and his crew, as well as the cultural interactions and conflicts between the Russians and the native peoples of North America. With its fascinating insights into the history of exploration and the clash of civilizations, this book is an engaging read for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific Northwest and the Arctic.
Documents Of Russian History 1914 1917
- 676 pages
- 24 hours of reading