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Kennan, George |
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Kennan, George, 1845–1924, American authority on Siberia, b. Norwalk, Ohio. In 1864 he made the first of his journeys to East Asia as an engineer. His articles on Siberia, for many years almost the sole authoritative source of information on that region, were published as Tent Life in Siberia (1870) and Siberia and the Exile System (2 vol., 1891). Kennan, George (1845–1924) explorer, journalist; born in Norwalk, Ohio. Without a college education, he became an expert telegrapher and writer. He traveled extensively in Russia and wrote Tent Life in Siberia (1870) and Siberia and the Exile System (1891). His reputation for integrity made him the White House telegrapher during President Garfield's final weeks of life after being shot (1881). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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