Collector's book «Zaporozhye in the remnants of antiquity and traditions of the people»

We offer our customers a unique two-volume work by Dmytro Yavornytsky presented in an extremely elegant collector’s design. The hard leather cover of this book is provided with copper plates, as well as gilding, silvering, and enamel inserts. The item comes in an exclusive gift case of high-quality leather.

On these pages, the author describes in detail the history of each of the eight Zaporozhian Siches, which were the centres of Cossacks’ political and regular life at different periods in history. The author pays a lot of attention to the folklore of Cossacks, referring to numerous legends and folk songs. This reprint edition of the old manuscript dated 1888 is most beautifully illustrated. Provided here are unique archival photographs, drawings, charts, as well as schematic plans of the Siches, with Cossack fortresses indicated. Being a ravenous traveller, the author of this two-volume book managed to collect a lot of valuable information and unique documents of those times.

The book will undoubtedly appeal to a person fond of history, archaeology, and ethnography. An excellent souvenir, it will suit any celebratory occasion for your friends, relatives or work colleagues.

Characteristics:
Material: Copper, silver & gold coating, enamel
Number of volumes: Vol. І, 342 pages
Vol. ІI, 348 pages
Book size: 185 x 250 mm
Author: Dmytro Yavornytsky