The Story Of A Siberian Exile: Followed By A Narrative Of Recent Events In Poland (1863) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437316537)

""The Story Of A Siberian Exile"" is a memoir written by M. Rufin Pietrowski about his experiences as a political prisoner in Siberia during the 19th century. The book details his arrest, trial, and transportation to Siberia, where he spent several years in exile. Pietrowski describes the harsh conditions of his imprisonment, including extreme weather, poor living conditions, and the psychological toll of being separated from his family and friends. The second part of the book is a narrative of recent events in Poland, specifically the 1863 January Uprising against Russian rule. Pietrowski provides an insider's perspective on the rebellion, as he was a member of the Polish revolutionary movement and was involved in planning and executing the uprising. He describes the causes and motivations behind the rebellion, as well as the tactics used by the Polish rebels and the Russian response. Overall, ""The Story Of A Siberian Exile"" is a compelling firsthand account of political imprisonment and revolutionary struggle in 19th century Russia and Poland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: M. Rufin Pietrowski
ISBN-10: 1437316530
ISBN-13: 9781437316537
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d