Plutonium. Sannikov Land. In the wilds of Central Asia.
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Plutonium. Sannikov Land. In the wilds of Central Asia.
39.99 €
Vladimir Afanasyevich Obruchev (1863-1956) was a Russian geologist, geographer, science fiction writer, and popularizer of science. The future scientist was born in the Tver province. His father was an officer from a military family, and his mother was born into a pastoral family and worked as a governess before her marriage. It was his mother's influence that largely shaped Vladimir Afanasyevich's fate: she taught her son foreign languages and captivated him with books about exciting journeys to distant lands. In 1881, the young man entered the St. Petersburg Mining Institute. There, he was particularly impressed by the lectures of the eminent Russian geologist I. Mushketov. Upon completion of his studies, Obruchev was sent on a geological expedition to Central Asia, where the Trans-Caspian Railway was being built. As a result of this trip, Obruchev's name became known in scientific circles, and the scientist subsequently participated in numerous research expeditions. These included extensive work on the flora, fauna, mountain ranges, and folklore of China, conducted jointly with the renowned explorer G. Potanin. Vladimir Afanasyevich later conducted research on the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway, and from 1901, he headed the geology department at the Tomsk Technological Institute. Obruchev began writing after his retirement. By the end of his life, his legacy, in addition to numerous scientific works, included fascinating essays, short stories, and novels. Thanks to his extensive experience as a geologist, Vladimir Afanasyevich was able to describe the most dangerous journeys not only vividly but also with utmost authenticity. It is not surprising that the writer quickly gained a large following, especially among young people. His works were beloved by readers and began to inspire new generations of explorers to great endeavors.
This edition contains three famous novels by Vladimir Obruchev. "Plutonia" (1924) reveals an unexplored world hidden deep within the earth. "Sannikov Land" (1926) tells the story of a polar expedition that sets out directly into a volcanic crater to confirm an intriguing hypothesis. The novel "In the Wilds of Central Asia" (1951) introduces adventurers to the travel diaries of the tireless treasure hunter Foma Kukushkin. All three works are imbued with a spirit of adventure and a thirst for discovery. Brave heroes, ancient animals, and unique landscapes are meticulously depicted by the talented artist Anastasia Petrovna Slon (1986).
This edition contains three famous novels by Vladimir Obruchev. "Plutonia" (1924) reveals an unexplored world hidden deep within the earth. "Sannikov Land" (1926) tells the story of a polar expedition that sets out directly into a volcanic crater to confirm an intriguing hypothesis. The novel "In the Wilds of Central Asia" (1951) introduces adventurers to the travel diaries of the tireless treasure hunter Foma Kukushkin. All three works are imbued with a spirit of adventure and a thirst for discovery. Brave heroes, ancient animals, and unique landscapes are meticulously depicted by the talented artist Anastasia Petrovna Slon (1986).
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