a translation of this book has appeared serially in russia before publication in great britain and america. the matter has accordingly been copyrighted in russia.

my acknowledgments are due to the editor of harper's magazine for permission to republish the story of the journey.

i wish to express my thanks to mrs. james muirhead, miss m. a. best, and to mr. j. cotton dana, who, with unsparing energy and hospitality, helped me to see america as she is.

stephen graham.

vladikavkaz, russia.