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A fascinating glimpse of the Russian Far East. Dersu the Trapper was an amazing man. I strongly suggest watching the video too, to get a fuller grasp of his life. It is an outstanding documentary, Anyone reading this should also read Vaillient's book "The Tiger" which provides more updated view of that region. This is Russia's equivalent of the Wild West -- expect that it is the Wild East. Instead of western Europeans encountering Native Americans, there are eastern Europeans and Chinese encountering people of Mongolian descent and other races. The two books in combination are amazing.


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Dersu the Trapper Recovered Classics V K Arsen'ev V K Arseniev Malcolm Burr 9780929701493 Books Reviews

Before writing this short recommendation, I checked what other reviewers had already contributed, to see if there was anything I could possibly add. And no, my fellow 4 stars and up reviewers said it all. DaLaoHu's review appealed to me the most, because I think Kurosawa's film Dersu Uzala has meant as much for him , as for me. I also saw the film first and read the book many moons later, and while reading it Kurosawa's glorious images returned to my mind.Do yourself a favor and buy both.
I also checked DaLaoHu's other reviews, which led me to a number of books I was totally unaware of. Thank you DLH!
I borrowed a copy of this book and read it many years ago and while I don't remember it in detail at this moment (and I have just started to read it again) I remembered enjoying it so much that I wanted a copy of my own.
I have great admiration for those who master one, or a group of skills, to such a degree that they seem magical to the rest of us. This is the story of such a person. I have been a tracker for many years and was lucky enough to have been a man-tracker student of the Texas Ranger, Ab Taylor, so my admiration for the story of someone who has taken that to a level that is simply elegant, may be hard for some to relate to. Even so, it is a good read about the "Wild, Wild East" that you never realized existed.
I am a fairly successful big game hunter and can relate to what it takes to develop the many outdoor skills that Dersu, or anyone that lives closer to the earth than we do, had to hone to survive. Yesterday, it was very good for me to be able to tell that a mountain lion was ahead of me and tracking the same bull elk that I was. It completely changed the game (pun intended). If this type of material is of interest to you, please don't forget to read "Ishi, in two worlds" also.
This a beautifully story about the never ending battle between good and evil. The age-old contest between the sophisticated man, the city dweller and the free and unspoiled man of the wilds. It has been told many times. Unfortunately, since this is a Russian Novel evil wins and the good man, Dersu, dies. Arseniev obviously recognized Dersu as the noblest of all men and desired to protect him from the dangers of a modern society in vain. One often hears about an attempt "to find just one good man". Arseniev did find that man but civilization destroyed him as it seems to have done since the beginning of time. This tale is truly a masterpiece. This reader was enthralled by the seemingly effortless but beautifully descriptive imagery of Arseniev's accounts of his, and Dersu's, journeys through the wilderness. It broke my heart to learn of Dersu's death. however, Dersu was spared the cruelty of living through old age infirmities in the same manner as do the wild animals in the taiga. Life must move on. No wonder Kurosawa chose to make a movie about this absolutely beautiful story. Now I know that I must see the Kurosawa movie. The photograph on the front cover is perfect for this story. I recommend this book for all readers. It is priceless!
An authentic and very enjoyable account of the adventure of two friends, in a beautifully and unexplored wild region.

Arseniev is a government geographer, the leader of a survey expedition, who takes time to detail his observations of the landscapes, animals and birds of the Taiga. Dersu is a man from the past, one of the dwindling native Nanai people, with a unique perception of life. He has the ability and preference to live in the wilds, without any modern convenience. He represents lost knowledge and a gentler way of living. He exists in harmony with the natural world, with a dignity and respect for all living things - something often lacking in modern people.
An enthralling tale! It is really close to a page-turner, which I didn't expect with a chronicle of an early Russian explorer/naturalist/surveyor. Dersu himself is a charming fellow and wiser than anyone around him, made even more interesting by the respect and affection shown by the Russians he is guiding. Aseniev's descriptions of the flora and fauna he encounters are delightful and he tells of the hardships of his journeys in a sometimes matter-of-fact way, even when they are life-threatening. He loses his composure rarely, as is proper for a good expedition leader. There are also some sad passages about the terribly abused native peoples that Arseniev passes in his wilderness treks, shocking until you remember that all native peoples around the world have had the same cruel existence at the hands of invading "civilized" groups. In this particular region, they are usually Chinese trappers and merchants, as the border is very close, rather than Russians. I started to watch the film based on this book (the full 1961 movie, "Dersu Uzala", is on Youtube), but the English captions are difficult to follow while still watching the film. I'll get back to it, though, as it's highly recommended. The Kurosawa version of 1975 can be seen here http//www.dailymotion.com/video/xzmn4n_dersu-uzala-1975-pt-1_creation . The photo on the cover was taken on location during the filming of the Kurosawa version. I don't think I would get nearly as much out of the film if I hadn't read the book, first, because this is a time and place that's very obscure to Westerners - and even some Russians.
A fascinating glimpse of the Russian Far East. Dersu the Trapper was an amazing man. I strongly suggest watching the video too, to get a fuller grasp of his life. It is an outstanding documentary, Anyone reading this should also read Vaillient's book "The Tiger" which provides more updated view of that region. This is Russia's equivalent of the Wild West -- expect that it is the Wild East. Instead of western Europeans encountering Native Americans, there are eastern Europeans and Chinese encountering people of Mongolian descent and other races. The two books in combination are amazing.