A Voyage to St. Petersburg

Set in the summer of 1850, the story follows sixteen-year-old Benjamin Eastman as he embarks on a journey from New York City to St. Petersburg, Russia, to deliver books to his cousins. This marks his first adventure away from home, and he documents the voyage in a journal, detailing the ship's positions and the sights encountered along the way, including islands and castles. Upon reaching Europe, Benjamin faces the challenges of navigating the formalities of entering Imperial Russia, adding to the complexities of his journey.