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Roundabout to Moscow: An Epicurean Journey

A Gastronomic Odyssey through Europe and BeyondBy John Bell Bouton

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In "Roundabout to Moscow: An Epicurean Journey," John Bell Bouton masterfully intertwines travelogue and culinary exploration. This engaging narrative invites readers on a profound odyssey through the landscapes of Russia, evocatively detailing the intricate relationship between culture and cuisine. Bouton employs a lyrical prose style, richly imbued with sensory descriptions that transport the reader not only through vibrant streets but also into the heart of the Russian culinary tradition, illuminating the social and historical contexts that shape each dish. His keen observations and vivid storytelling create a tapestry that celebrates the art of food as a lens for understanding a nation and its people. John Bell Bouton, an accomplished writer with a passion for gastronomic history, draws from his extensive travels and personal encounters with diverse cultures. His fascination with culinary traditions extends beyond mere sustenance, reflecting a profound appreciation for the narratives woven into food preparation and communal dining. Bouton's background in both literature and culinary arts informs his insightful commentary, allowing him to present a multifaceted perspective on the unique flavors found in the heart of Russia. "Roundabout to Moscow" is highly recommended for readers intrigued by travel, culture, and the enriching experience of culinary delights. It serves as a compelling invitation to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Russian heritage while indulging in the pleasures of epicurean exploration.

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Length10 hrs 1 min

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Publish dateNov 5, 2021

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1PREFACE.

2CHAPTER I. BY TRAIN DE LUXE FROM PARIS TO NICE—THE MONTE CARLO GAMES.

3CHAPTER II. OLDPAINT, COCKSPUR, AND NORTH ADAMS AT THE CASINO.

4CHAPTER III. A BAD NIGHT IN GENOA HARBOR.

5CHAPTER IV. ROME—GOOD-FRIDAY AND EASTER.

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6CHAPTER V. CUTTING A KING—MARGHERITA, QUEEN OF HEARTS.

7CHAPTER VI. NAPLES—SORRENTO—CAPRI—PÆSTUM.

8CHAPTER VII. FRESH DIGGINGS AT POMPEII—VESUVIUS “WORKING”—THE TELL-TALE SEISMOGRAPH—SOLFATARA.

9CHAPTER VIII. ITALIAN BEGGARS—A NEGLECTED GRAVE—THE BLUE-GUM TREE AND MALARIA—PERUGIA—ETRUSCAN TOMBS.

10CHAPTER IX. FLORENCE—BOLOGNA—COMO.

11CHAPTER X. PEASANT-GIRLS—NIGHTINGALES—ISOLA BELLA—SAN CARLO BORROMEO IN COPPER.

12CHAPTER XI. THE SIMPLON IN JUNE—VISPACH TO ZERMATT—THE MATTERHORN—A FINE VIEW FROM THE SNOWS OF GORNER-GRAT.

13CHAPTER XII. EARLY ALPINE FLOWERS—A WEDDING-FEAST—THE RHÔNE VALLEY AND GLACIER—FURCA PASS.

14CHAPTER XIII. AVALANCHES ON THE JUNGFRAU—THE GUIDES OF GRINDELWALD.

15CHAPTER XIV. EXCELSIOR AND THE MAIDEN.

16CHAPTER XV. AN ENGLISH ADMIRER OF THE “AMERICAN LANGUAGE.”

17CHAPTER XVI. PREHISTORIC LAKE-DWELLERS—AN ISLAND INN AND ITS MEMORIES.

18CHAPTER XVII. CARLSBAD—PRAGUE—DRESDEN.

19CHAPTER XVIII. BERLIN—ITS MILITARY ATMOSPHERE.

20CHAPTER XIX. ST. PETERSBURG IN JULY.

21CHAPTER XX. THE FIRST DROSCHKY-RIDE—SUNSET AT THE ISLANDS—EARLY MORNING VIEWS OF THE NEVSKOI PROSPEKT.

22CHAPTER XXI. GRAND-DUKE ALEXIS—THE AMERICAN MINISTER AND HIS CHASSEUR—RUSSIAN PRESS CENSORSHIP—AN INDIGNANT BRITON—UNDISCOVERABLE NIHILISTS.

23CHAPTER XXII. THE HOLY CITY OF RUSSIA.

24CHAPTER XXIII. THE MOSCOW FOUNDLING ASYLUM.

25CHAPTER XXIV. RUSSIAN EPICURISM IN TEA—THE JOLTAI TCHAI, OR YELLOW-FLOWER BRAND.

26CHAPTER XXV. A HUNT FOR MALACHITE AND LAPIS-LAZULI IN THE GOSTINNOI DVOR.

27CHAPTER XXVI. THE PEACOCK-FEATHER MYSTERY—MANAYUNK AND THE OLD MASTERS—HIS FRUITLESS SEARCH FOR THE KREMLIN—THE MOSCOW RAG-FAIR—THE PETROVSKY PALACE—DINING IN THE GROUNDS.

28CHAPTER XXVII. A COMEDY OF PASSPORTS—MYTHICAL POLICE ESPIONAGE.

29CHAPTER XXVIII. SUMMER WEATHER IN RUSSIA—ST. PETERSBURG AND MOSCOW ENOUGH FOR SIGHT-SEERS—M. KATKOFF AND HIS GAZETTE—TSAR AND PEOPLE—REPUBLICAN POSSIBILITIES OF THE COSSACK.

30CHAPTER XXIX. RUSSIAN FINLAND—STOCKHOLM—THE LARGEST KNOWN METEORITE—THE DJURGARDEN.

31CHAPTER XXX. BY RAIL TO CHRISTIANIA—FARE ON THE ROAD—NORWAY’S CAPITAL—THE VIKING-SHIP—AN INLAND TOUR.

32CHAPTER XXXI. A BABY KUDSK—TYRI-FIORD—HÖNEFOS—LAKE SPIRELLEN—DINNER AT A SANITARIUM.

33CHAPTER XXXII. OMNIPOTENT KRONER—THE FAMILY PARLOR AT ODNÆS—RANDS AND CHRISTIANIA FIORDS.

34CHAPTER XXXIII. THE GOTHENBURG WHALE—THREE KINGS IN A BUNCH—NORTHERN OUT-DOOR LIFE—A STUDY OF WINDMILLS.

35CHAPTER XXXIV. DIAMOND-CUTTING AT AMSTERDAM.

36APPENDIX.

37CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT FOR RUSSIA.