The Knife in the Wave by Mary Omalley
From Paris To Peking Over Siberian Snows is a detailed chronicle of the author's epic journey from Paris to Peking by sledge, caravan, and mule in the late nineteenth century. A fascinating narrative of an adventurous trip to The Orient, this volume will be of considerable interest to lovers of travel writing, and it is not to be missed by those with an interest in nineteenth-century China. Contents include: From Paris to St. Petersburg, St Petersburg to Moscow, Moscow--Nijni-Novgorod, From Ninji-Novgorod to Kazan, Kazan--Journey to Perm, Perm--The Road to Catherineburg, Our Party on the Road to Tumen, A Perilous Night Adventure on the Steppe of Omsk, The Cold on the Way to Tomsk, The Government of Yenisseisk and Krasnoiarsk, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork.
O'Malley, Mary: - Mary O'Malley is an artist and illustrator whose primary medium is drawing. Inspired by forms and patterns in nature, her work is characterized by intricate detail and a labor-intensive process that becomes a meditative experience for both artist and viewer. Mary earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 1997; in 2005 she received her Master of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her work has been exhibited widely, and she has been the recipient of several grants. She lives and works on the New Hampshire Seacoast.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781897648872 |
| ISBN 10 | 1897648871 |
| Title | The Knife in the Wave |
| Author | Mary O'malley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Salmon Poetry |
| Year published | 2000-08-29 |
| Number of pages | 76 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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