“That Scumbag Nessel’rode: Discovery and Deception on the Amur, 1850-1855”

After 90 minutes of conversation, those who wish will accompany our guest to a local eatery for an informal dutch-treat dinner.  All papers are circulated approximately ten days in advance so that we can devote our time together to discussion with the author of his/her work, rather than have the author repeat the substance of that work.