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A Fire at Sea (1957)

Isaiah Berlin

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Introduction

This chapter recounts the dramatic events when the Russian steamer Nicholas I caught fire during a routine trip, featuring famous passengers like Ivan Turgenev. It delves into Turgenev's actions, the reactions of other travelers, and the aftermath of the incident.

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