Ivan Goncharov – The Frigate “Pallada”. An exclusive book bound in genuine leather

Ivan Goncharov – The Frigate “Pallada”. An exclusive book bound in genuine leather.

The Frigate “Pallada” is a famous cycle of travel essays based on the writer’s real round‑the‑world journey in 1852–1854. As secretary of a diplomatic mission, the author accompanied the expedition on a military sailing ship travelling from Kronstadt to the shores of Japan. In the pages of the book, Goncharov describes the everyday life of sailors, the harsh conditions of a sea voyage, and encounters with the elements with remarkable accuracy and lively humor. The reader embarks on a captivating journey across the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, visiting England, Africa, Singapore, and China.
Of particular historical value are the chapters devoted to Japan, which was closed to foreigners at that time, where the author provides a detailed account of the way of life and traditions of the local inhabitants. Goncharov is not merely a chronicler but a keen observer who compares European, Asian, and Russian civilizations. The writer reflects on progress, colonialism, culture, and how the global world is beginning to penetrate the most isolated corners of the planet. The author’s return by land across the entire Siberia adds scale to the book, revealing to the reader the vast expanses of his native country. Written in a magnificent, easy‑to‑read language, this book is rightfully considered a benchmark of Russian travel prose and geographical literature.

The price of the book is 21,000₽

The price of the book in a gift box made of genuine leather is 28,000₽