Compass rose
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Mid-19th century. Captain-Lieutenant Nevelskoy embarks on an expedition to the Far East with a single goal: to determine whether the Amur River estuary is navigable. The presence of a fairway would speed up cargo transportation and strengthen the influence of the Russian Empire on the distant frontiers, on territories disputed with China. The transport "Baikal," under the command of Gennadiy Ivanovich Nevelskoy, sails under a neutral flag, with the real purpose of its mission unknown even to those closest to it. The "Baikal" crew faces a challenging journey through seas, oceans, and land. Full of dangers, but leading to a feat.
"Wind Rose" is a strong alloy of real historical events, portraits of those who forged the Russian Empire, and a work of fiction. It is the author's view of the Amur Expedition, preceding the words: "Where the Russian flag is raised once, it should not be lowered." It is a historical adventure novel that encompasses the vastness of the sea, political intrigues, the Smolny Institute for Noble Maidens, young cadets, runaway convicts, a one-eyed cat that is unfazed by any storm, and much more. "Wind Rose" is a tribute to Russian naval officers.
*** Andrey Gelasimov is a contemporary Russian writer. Author of the books "Thirst," "The Year of Deception," "Pure Pleasure," "Steppe Gods," "Rahil," "Cold," "The Code of Citizen Treushnikov." He is a laureate of the "National Bestseller" award and other literary awards both in Russia and abroad. Author of the Total Dictation - 2020. He teaches literary craftsmanship at the A.M. Gorky Literature Institute. Translated into English, French, German, Spanish, and other languages.
Author:
Author:Gelasimov Andrey Valeryevich
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Arts & Photography
- Category:History & Geography
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Dimensions:
Dimensions:22x15x3 cm
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-907483-92-7
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