Ukraine, the land and its people : an introduction to its geography by Rudnytskyi

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Author Rudnytskyi, Stepan, 1877-1937
LoC No. 18021242
Title Ukraine, the land and its people : an introduction to its geography
Original Publication United States: Rand McNally & Co, 1918.
Credits Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Ukraine, the Land and Its People: An Introduction to Its Geography" by Stephen Rudnitsky is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive overview of the physical and anthropogeographical characteristics of Ukraine, emphasizing the unique geographic features and cultural heritage of the nation. The author delves into various aspects of Ukraine's geography, including its topography, climate, flora, fauna, and the distribution of its people, providing a rich context for understanding the nation's identity. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Ukraine's geography. It highlights the relative obscurity of the country's geography in broader European studies, with Rudnitsky pointing out that the term "Ukraine" itself has often been overlooked or replaced in maps and literature over the last century. The author outlines Ukraine's geographic boundaries, its continental climate, and its position as a land of transition between Europe and Asia, while emphasizing the importance of the Black Sea. The preliminary chapters discuss the geological history and natural landscape of Ukraine, painting a vivid picture of a land characterized by plains, plateaus, and rich natural resources, all of which have contributed to the resilience of the Ukrainian people throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Subject Ukraine
Subject Ukrainians
Category Text
EBook-No. 71254
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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