University of Washington Press
Letters from Vladivostock, 1894-1930
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About this book
In 1894, Eleanor L. Pray left her New England home to move with her merchant husband to Vladivostok in the Russian Far East. Over the next thirty-six years — from the time of Tsar Alexander III to the early years of Stalin’s rule — she wrote more than 2,000 letters chronicling her family life and the tumultuous social and political events she witnessed. Vladivostok, 5,600 miles east of Moscow, was shaped by a rich intersection of Asian cultures, and Pray’s witty and observant writing paints a vivid picture of the city and its denizens during a period of momentous social change. The book offers highlights from Pray’s letters along with illuminating historical and biographical information.
Author / Editor information
Birgitta Ingemanson is professor of foreign languages and cultures at Washington State University. Patricia D. Silver, Pray's granddaughter, preserved and organized the letters.
Reviews
"A magnificent collection of documents."—Steven Marks, Clemson University
"Pray’s letters are a treasure trove."—Helen Hundley, Wichita State University
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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of Place Names
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Maps
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Introduction: Between the Two Bays: Eleanor Pray’s Vladivostok, 1894–1930
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Biographical Sketch: The Smiths and the Prays
xxix - Part I The People
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CHAPTER 1 A Victorian Home in Siberia
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CHAPTER 2 Women’s Work and Leisure
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CHAPTER 3 Vladivostok Scenes
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CHAPTER 4 Historic Names
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CHAPTER 5 Life at the Dacha
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CHAPTER 6 The Russo-Japanese War, 1904–1905
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CHAPTER 7 The Riots of 1905–1906
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CHAPTER 8 Wars, Revolutions, and Foreign Intervention
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CHAPTER 9 A Window Flung: Open New Beginnings
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Acknowledgments
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Glossary of Uncommon Terms Frequently Used by Eleanor Pray
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Appendix: Biographical Notes on Persons Frequently Mentioned in the Letters
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Notes
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Bibliography
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Index
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