Antique book Groznaya Tucha 1910 edition. Historical story for youth. ed. A.F. Devrien The Dark Cloud, Historical Tale (1910), Author: S. Makarova / Illustrations: N. Karazin / Publisher: A.F. Devrien Book description: "The Dark Cloud" is an exciting historical narrative written by S. Makarovoi at the beginning of the XX century, which drowns the reader in the dramatic events of the 1812 Patriotic War. The book is written for young people, but it is also interesting for adults, because of the vivid characters that reflect the spirit of the day, and it tells them about the courageous efforts of the soldiers, their patriotism and their spirit, which make it not only a fascinating work, but also an educational work. This edition presents illustrations by N. Karazin, which perfectly complement the text, adding a visual atmosphere of the historical era. Portraits of heroes and scenes from the lives of soldiers give a special charm and depth to this story. The book is published in an illustrated binding, with a triple marble trim, which makes it not only a valuable reading, but also a real decoration of the collection. Features of the publication: Publisher: A.F. Devrien, 1910 Format: 25,5x18,3 cm Illustrations: 17 sheets, portraits and scenes on the theme of the Patriotic War Binding: Illustrated, triple marbled trim Number of pages: 333 This book will be a real find for lovers of history, literature and antique publications. This copy of the book "The Terrible Cloud" in the illustrated cover and with high-quality illustrations by N. Karazin becomes a valuable historical artifact that will be appreciated by collectors and connoisseurs of rare books. About the publisher A.F. Devrien: Alfred Fedorovich Devrien (1842-1920) was a Swiss by birth, who in 1872 founded his own publishing house in St. Petersburg. The publishing house specialized in the publication of literature on agriculture, natural sciences and geography, as well as in the publication of books for children and youth. It is known that the company has released about 1500 titles of books, among which were both scientific works and fiction. A series of historical stories: "The Terrible Cloud" is part of a series of historical novels published by A.F. Devrien. This series included works devoted to various eras and events of history, and was aimed at educating patriotism and historical consciousness among young people.