Guide du voyageur a Moscou.
by TASTEVIN, A. and F.; MOSCOW
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1897. MOSCOW. Guide du voyageur a Moscou. By A. and F. Tastevin. [4], 194; 29, [1], XIII, [1] pp., illustrated with 30 photographic views in text and two large folding maps of Moscow. 8vo, 153 x 105 mm., bound in publisher's green cloth, title gilt on front cover. Moscow: Imprimerie Th. I. Hagen, 1897. Second revised edition of Tastevin's well known travel guide to Moscow in French, with notes on religion, government, climate, literature, and, mostly, city monuments. There is practical advice offered, including a listing of restaurants, hotels, stores, tramways, etc. Then, as expected, are guides to libraries, churches, theaters, clubs, circuses, universities, etc., followed by a short history of Moscow. The second part of Tastevin's Guide offers more in-depth descriptions of the major sites to be visited and is followed by a vocabulary and conversation manual. Erratum slip on one page (31). A near fine copy.
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- Ursus Books (US)
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- Title
- Guide du voyageur a Moscou.
- Author
- TASTEVIN, A. and F.; MOSCOW
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1897
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