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CHAPTER IV.
THROUGH THE FOREST-REGION.
Krasnoyarsk and the Yenisei—Delayed at Tulun—By Tarantass on the
Old Siberian Road—The Taiga—Its Influence on the Settler—Bad
Characters—The typical Siberian Village—Its Inhabitants—A Night
Adventure.
From Taiga to the town of Krasnoyarsk, situated on
the western shore of the Yenisei, the railroad runs more
than 300 miles through the virgin forest, until, not far from
the latter town, it comes once more into the open country.
The bridge over the Yenisei not yet being ready, we had to
cross the river, together with our luggage, in a rickety old
boat rowed by prisoners, and this was not done without
danger, owing to the strong current and the floating ice.
At the time of our journey the railroad was not officially
opened further than to the Yenisei. East of this river,
however, the new road was nevertheless trafficked as far
as Tulun, a distance of 430 miles. Having learnt that
property was not secure on this section of the line, thefts
constantly occurring, I was anxious to obtain a special car
for our expedition. This, I am glad to say, was granted
me, thanks to the kindness of the chief of the district,
who also sent us a man to watch our things.
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