Join Adolphus Slade on his epic journey through Germany and Russia in the mid-nineteenth century. From the glittering courts of Vienna to the frozen wastes of Siberia, this book is a thrilling adventure through two of Europe's most fascinating countries. Slade's vivid descriptions of people and places are complemented by his insights into the political and social issues of the day. 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.