Archangel is north of Russia that was founded on 1584 and established in the 16th century, (or Arkhangelsk) the city’s name is named for being a place of God. The city is called after the archangel Michael. In the 18th century Archangel was a major port for the Russian trade. Along with it being a major city it was also a developing city. In the 19th century is when the city had its “revival” with the making of of railways. Archangel is in the book Frankenstein in the beginning of the novel with the captain and his journey to Archangel from St. Petersburg when he passes unexplored territory. As well in the book Frankenstein the name archangel is spoken about but in a different form where Marry Shelly compares the creature to the fallen archangels.

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