This insightful book provides a glimpse into the world of the Russian rural aristocracy in the early 20th century. Through the lens of one family's experience, Bauer explores the challenges and opportunities facing wealthy landowners during a time of political and social upheaval. From the beauty of the countryside to the hardships of war and revolution, this book paints a vivid picture of life in pre-revolutionary Russia. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.