Originally published in 1840, Excursions in the Interior of Russia provides a unique perspective on Russian society and culture in the early 19th century. Written by a Scottish author, it offers a critical assessment of the political situation in Russia under Nicholas I. A fascinating read for anyone interested in Russian history. 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.