In this classic work of travel writing, Bayard Taylor takes the reader on a journey through Greece and Russia, with a detour to the island of Crete. From the temples of Athens to the palaces of St. Petersburg, from the ruins of ancient Delphi to the snow-covered landscape of the Russian Steppe, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the cultures and customs of these two great nations. 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.