Yermak the Conqueror General Krasnov

A volume 'Yermak the Conqueror' retelling the thrilling tale of the Captain of the Don Cossacks in the 16th century, who was 'one of the outstanding soldiers of Russian history' due to his daring capture of the Tartar city Kazan. Written by General P N Krassnoff, translated by Zinaida and Arthur Ruhl and illustrated by William Siegel. Published by Duffield and Company, printed in the United States in 1930. The volume is divided into 38 chapters, each of which relate one of his daring achievements and are entitled 'Moscow under the Tyrant', 'Treachery on the Road', 'The Fight at Chuvashev'. List of artwork inside: illustrations feature throughout. Excellent condition, hard back with plastic protective cover, paper discoloured but neither ripped nor stained. 206 pages.