The Wood Cutting Expedition

The Wood Cutting Expedition is a short story written by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. The story follows the journey of a group of peasants who embark on a wood-cutting expedition in the forest. Led by their foreman, a strong and experienced man, the group sets out to cut down trees and bring back the logs to their village.As they work, the peasants engage in conversations about their lives, their families, and their struggles. They also share stories and jokes, making the long and arduous journey more bearable. However, their journey takes a dark turn when they encounter a group of bandits who threaten to rob and kill them.The foreman, who is also a skilled fighter, manages to fend off the bandits and save his companions. The peasants return to their village with their logs, grateful to be alive and thankful for the leadership and bravery of their foreman.Tolstoy's The Wood Cutting Expedition is a poignant and insightful story that explores themes of courage, leadership, and community. It offers a glimpse into the lives of rural peasants in 19th-century Russia and highlights the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Cossacks, Sevastopol, The Invaders and Other Stories, by Leo Tolstoy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917644.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.