From Paris to Pekin over Siberian Snows A Narrative of a Journey by Sledge over the Snows of European Russia and Siberia, by Caravan Through Mongolia, Across the Gobi Desert and the Great Wall, and by Mule Palanquin Through China to Pekin

CHAPTER IV.

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FROM NIJNI-NOVGOROD TO KAZAN.

The Volga in winter--Varieties of podarojnaia--What is necessary for a long sledge journey--Departure from Nijni-- Posting relays--A momentary thaw--The snow--Arrival at Kazan 51