Author |
Pelletier, Madeleine, 1874-1939 |
Title |
Mon voyage aventureux en Russie communiste
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Original Publication |
France: Marcel Giard,1922.
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Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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Summary |
"Mon voyage aventureux en Russie communiste" by Madeleine Pelletier is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the author's daring journey from France to communist Russia, driven by her desire to witness the socialist experiment in action. As a devoted revolutionary, Pelletier faces numerous challenges and dangers as she attempts to travel illegally through various borders, illuminating her ideological fervor and the complexities of her undertaking. At the start of the book, Pelletier expresses her longing to see firsthand the changes happening in Russia under a communist regime. Despite facing obstacles, including the refusal of her comrades to assist her in obtaining the necessary travel documents, she devises a plan to travel illegally. The opening describes her anxious preparations as she navigates through various towns, ultimately reaching the border. Despite moments of hope and connection with fellow travelers, she grapples with the uncertainty and fear that accompany her revolutionary mission, immersing readers immediately in her adventurous, yet precarious, journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
French |
LoC Class |
DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
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Subject |
Women -- Soviet Union -- Social conditions
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Subject |
Soviet Union -- Description and travel
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Subject |
Pelletier, Madeleine, 1874-1939 -- Travel -- Soviet Union
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Subject |
Soviet Union -- Social conditions -- 1917-1945
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
69583 |
Release Date |
Dec 19, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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