"Years of Childhood" by Sergei Aksakov, translated by J.D. Duff, is a classic memoir that takes you back to 18th-century Russia. It's like a real-life story of a young boy growing up in a big, old-fashioned family. Aksakov writes about his childhood adventures, the people he met, and the world around him with lots of detail. You'll learn about Russian life a long time ago, from how families lived to the nature they saw. This book is great for anyone who likes history or wants to read a story about childhood in a different time and place. It's a window into the past, told in a clear and easy-to-understand way.
 
Part of the World Classics Series no: CCXLII