This striking work recounts the captivity of a Russian peasant named Michailow in the late 18th century at the hands of various Central Asian tribes. From his time among the Kalmucs, to his travels through the country of the Kirghiz and Kiwenses, Mikhailov provides an engaging account of a life totally foreign to most readers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.