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Set against the backdrop of an 1852 expedition to the Far East, the narrative follows Ivan Goncharov, a notable author, as he serves as secretary to Admiral Putyatin aboard the frigate Pallada. The journey includes stops in London, Cape Town, and various Asian ports like Java and Japan. Goncharov meticulously documents his experiences through logs, diary entries, and letters, which later contribute to a comprehensive account of the voyage, offering insights into his travels and the diverse cultures encountered along the way.
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The Frigate Pallada, Iwan Alexandrowitsch Gontscharow
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Frigate Pallada
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Alma Books Ltd.
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 520
- ISBN13
- 9781847498953
- Category
- Fiction, Poetry, Water transport and Boats
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of an 1852 expedition to the Far East, the narrative follows Ivan Goncharov, a notable author, as he serves as secretary to Admiral Putyatin aboard the frigate Pallada. The journey includes stops in London, Cape Town, and various Asian ports like Java and Japan. Goncharov meticulously documents his experiences through logs, diary entries, and letters, which later contribute to a comprehensive account of the voyage, offering insights into his travels and the diverse cultures encountered along the way.