Description: A Prisoner in the CaucasusLev Tolstoy (aka Leo Tolstoy)1983"The Prisoner of the Caucasus", also translated to "A Prisoner in the Caucausus [sic]", is an 1872 novella written by Leo Tolstoy. The story is based on a real incident in his life while he was serving in the Russian military. It is about two soldiers kidnapped by their rivals for ransom who were in custody for some time. They tried to escape twice, were caught the first time, but succeeded the second. The novella was acclaimed for its view of humanity in the face of conflict. Along with his story God Sees the Truth, But Waits Tolstoy personally considered this work to be his greatest artistic achievement. --Wikipedia This edition was published in the Soviet Union for export. Illustrated with black & white photographs. See photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. The Fine Print: - Please see photos for a better idea of item's actual condition. - All items are sold in "as is" condition. - Descriptions of items' conditions include obvious defects. Additional minor defects may be present. - Multiple shipping options are usually available. If customer chooses a less expensive shipping service they agree to accept full responsibility for mishaps if that service does not include tracking and/or insurance. - International shipping is usually available. When it is, the only services offered are USPS First Class Package International (for items weighing four pounds or less) and/or USPS Priority International. No exceptions. Be aware, these services tend to be expensive. - Items may be shipped in clean reused packaging to reduce waste. - Please do not whine, whinge, complain, lament, whimper, grumble, fuss, bitch, piss, or moan to me about shipping rates. I do not make money from shipping. If the total cost of an item, including shipping, is more than your willingness to pay, please don't buy it. - Return policy varies by type of item listed. - Your satisfaction is important. Please contact me with any issues. - Items ship within one business day. - Please ask questions prior to the sale if anything is not clear. ---------- Check out our other listings. New items added every week.- Vintage Detective & True Crime Magazines from the early 20th century through the 1990s including more than five dozen titles.- Vintage Old West Magazines. - Ephemera related to the History of Crime in the Western U.S.- Quality books, some rare, ranging a wide variety of genres including: - American Literature - Latin American Literature - European Literature - Asian Literature - Large Format Art Books - Cultural History - Outlaws, Gangsters, and Law Enforcement: History of Crime in the Western U.S.- Random items of interest. And more! Additional items listed every week. Come back often to see what's new. Location Code: G-1
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Book Title: A Prisoner in the Caucasus
Narrative Type: Fiction
Publisher: Raduga Publishers
Original Language: Russian
Item Length: 8-1/8"
Publication Year: 1983
Type: Novella
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 5/8"
Author: Leo Tolstoy, Lev Tolstoy
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Literature, Russian Literature
Topic: Life in Conflict
Item Width: 5-1/8"
Number of Pages: 172