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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin: The rivers were freezing, and I had to cross the Ob in a boat amidst the floating ice, which menaced at every moment to…

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The rivers were freezing, and I had to cross the Ob in a boat amidst the floating ice, which menaced at every moment to crush our small craft.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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Kropotkin recounts a perilous moment during his journey, emphasizing the dangers of travel in harsh conditions.

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