CONTENTS
I.The Journey to Russia1II.The Arrest14III.The Flight down the Volga26IV.An Involuntary Contribution to the Russian Army39V.Night Prowlers53VI.A Desperate Encounter64VII.A Lesghian Jail75VIII.An Escape86IX.A Chase101X.In Hiding112XI.Without Water125XII.Resting139XIII.Their First Game151XIV.Lesghian Hospitality162XV.A Blockade176XVI.Snowed Under188XVII.An Arctic Camp199XVIII.From Midwinter to Midsummer211XIX.Good-bye to Russia224XX.A Great Disaster240XXI.Castaways256XXII.A Rescue270