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Title: A story from the 19th century
Review: This is a good historic account of an attempt to build a transcontinental telegraph line across Siberia in the mid 19th century. The author writes vivid descriptions of what he does and what he sees during his time in Siberia. His descriptions of the people who lived there, how they lived and how they survived are good for historic reference. He experienced severe cold and hunger but he also saw great beauty in the mountains, the aurora borealis and the phosphoresence of the seas. This book is definitely not a quick read but for anyone interested in the history of this time it will keep you reading.
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