In this classic work of Russian literature, Leo Tolstoy tells the story of Olenin, a man from Moscow who travels to the Caucasus in search of adventure. There he meets the Cossacks, a community of fiercely independent warriors, and falls in love with a young woman named Maryanka. As Olenin becomes more and more involved in the life of the Cossacks, he must navigate the complex social and political landscape of the region. With its vivid descriptions of the landscape and its compelling characters, this novel is a masterpiece of world literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.