The twenty-eighth issue of the scientific and artistic geographical collection "On Land and at Sea" reveals topics related to the study and description of the Earth. The historical plan of its research and development is widely covered. Essays and stories by foreign writers are presented. The authors are presented: F. Shtilmark, V. Palman, A. Barkov, E. Kabanova, L. Scriagin, E. Filenko, P. Neruda, Yu. Linnik and others. Traditionally, the collection includes fiction.