Arseniev, V.K.

Dersu the Trapper (Recovered Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780929701493
author:
Arseniev, V.K.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
McPherson & Co Publishers,U.S.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2000
Pages:
352
Genre:
Geography
Condition:
New
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Dersu the Trapper is a memoir by Vladimir Klavdievich Arseniev that recounts his twelve scientific expeditions in the Siberian Far East between 1902 and 1930. In this account, Arseniev combines precise observations of nature with an exciting narrative of real-life adventure. The book tells the story of three explorations in the Ussurian taiga along the Sea of Japan above Vladivostok, where Arseniev forms a remarkable friendship with Dersu, a member of the Gold tribe. Their bond is forged through mutual respect for the wilderness, but also faces challenges as they navigate cultural and linguistic barriers. Originally published in 1941, this English translation of Dersu the Trapper is now reprinted in its entirety for the first time, offering a unique glimpse into Russia's last frontier and a poignant exploration of rare cross-cultural understanding.

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