Another general favorite in our circle was Sergei Kravchinsky, who became so well know, both in England and in the United States, under the name of Stepniak. He was often called 'the Baby,' so unconcerned was he about his own security; but this carelessness about himself was merely the result of a complete absence of fear, which, after all, is often the best policy for one who is hunted by the police.
Peter KropotkinAbout author
- Author's profession: Revolutionary
- Nationality: russian
- Born: December 9, 1842
- Died: February 8, 1921
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