Through Siberia

CHAPTER XII.

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_SIBERIAN POSTING._

Travelling by post-horses.--The courier, crown, and ordinary _podorojna_.--The tarantass.--Packing.--Harness.-- Horses.--Roads.--Pains and penalties.--Crossing rivers.--Cost.--Speed.--Post-houses.--Meat and drink 134