The book also includes illustrations and maps to enhance the reader's experience. As a popular author of travel literature during his time, Knox's writing reflects the curiosity and sense of adventure that characterized the Victorian era.

Thomas Wallace Knox was a journalist, author, and world traveler, known primarily for his work as a New York Herald correspondent during the American Civil War.

"The Land of the Kangaroo" from Thomas Wallace Knox. Journalist, author, and world traveler (1835-1896

Key Aspects of the Book "The Boy Travellers in The Russian Empire": Adventurous Travelogue: The book is an adventurous travelogue, exploring the geography, history, and culture of Russia.

Originally written as a contribution to the Australian Centennial in 1888 based on the author's knowledge of the areas and subsequent historical and scientific research.