Ocherki kavaleriiskoi zhizni - Krestovskii Vsevolod

Vsevolod Vladimirovich Krestovsky (1840-1895) became famous as the author of one of the most popular novels of the 19th century " St. Petersburg slums." Less well known is that many books on military topics, including "Essays of Cavalry Life" revealing the "physiology" of the army service in peacetime, came out from under Krestovsky's pen. The book is written in rich, juicy, humorous language. The author touches on different aspects of the life and mores of Russian officership, paints many realities of that era. This edition includes essays on the depiction of camping everyday life and the way of garrison life.