In China. Memories and Stories 1901-1902 Gg.

In 1900, Alexander Vereshchagin was assigned to the Far East, and in 1901-1902 made several trips to the Chinese province, visited Harbin, Port Arthur, Mukden, Beijing. According to the materials of the travel and the book was written "in China." Not only wanderlust drew Vereshchagin, he sought to "live with the Chinese and to become better acquainted with them." His stories are full of interesting observations and copyright information about the people who "keeps growing, becoming rich and powerful." European view from outside revealed the uniqueness of Chinese culture, its features, nothing on a similar beauty. According to Vereshchagin, thanks to conservatism, identity and isolation of the Chinese people, China is so powerful and invincible state. The edition is illustrated with drawings and photographs.