The trading-vessels are many, and they fly the flags of several commercial nations; but most numerous of all is the flag of Russia, whose trading-ships swarm on the coast during the summer season.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
The former make an open business of horse-trading, and the latter of public-dancing, singing, and fortune-telling.
"Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia"
Maturin M. Ballou
From his yacht he volunteered food, fuel, and other supplies, for local camp use and trading, for which I have been thankful.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook