. In the land of Tolstoi; experiences of famine and misrule in Russia . beneath the snow is heardthe purling of many streams as the water rejoices in its firstfreedom from the fetters of winter. Looking westward froman elevation on which we stopped to enjoy the scenery, we sawthe golden cupola of the church with the village clustering-round—the scene of our toils during the last month. Thethought of the contrast between this bright and lovely springmorning and the unspeakable human misery that has engulfedus all this time, made the former seem one of Natures mostbitter ironies. Our host gave u
. In the land of Tolstoi; experiences of famine and misrule in Russia . beneath the snow is heardthe purling of many streams as the water rejoices in its firstfreedom from the fetters of winter. Looking westward froman elevation on which we stopped to enjoy the scenery, we sawthe golden cupola of the church with the village clustering-round—the scene of our toils during the last month. Thethought of the contrast between this bright and lovely springmorning and the unspeakable human misery that has engulfedus all this time, made the former seem one of Natures mostbitter ironies. Our host gave us a cordial welcome, and did all in hispower to make our stay pleasant, giving us with open-heartedhospitality the best the house afforded. On the farm was alarge number of horses, kept for the celebrated kumisstreatment. Kumiss is a special preparation of maresmilk, considered good for certain classes of invalids; oftenin summer-time there would be fifty patieats under treatmentat the farm. Only Bashkirs and some other Asiatic herdsmen 104 Spring Scenes in THE KUMISS FARM.
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