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The Atlantic Monthly
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesCentral Asian HistoryGeneral Asia
ISBN13: 9781025521978
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 884
Weight: 3.09
Height: 1.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Atlantic Monthly from 1928 showcases the evocative travel narratives and cultural observations of Eleanor Lattimore during a pivotal era of global exploration. This collection of writings captures Lattimore's adventurous spirit as she traverses the remote and often inaccessible regions of Central Asia and Turkestan. Her prose provides a rare and intimate look at the landscapes, people, and traditions of the Silk Road during a time of immense political and social transition.
As a significant contribution to early twentieth-century travel literature, these essays blend personal memoir with detailed sociological insight. Lattimore's perspective is particularly notable for its focus on the daily lives and customs of the diverse ethnic groups she encountered, offering vivid descriptions of nomadic cultures and ancient cities. These entries in The Atlantic Monthly serve as a primary historical record, documenting the challenges of travel in the 1920s and the enduring resilience of the communities in the heart of Asia. This work remains a valuable resource for historians, geographers, and readers of classic travelogues, preserving a moment in history through the eyes of a pioneering female traveler whose observations continue to resonate with modern audiences interested in Asian history and cross-cultural exchange.
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