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Colonel Grodekoff's Ride From Samarcand To Herat: Through Balkh And The Uzbek States Of Afghan Turkestan (1880)

Colonel Grodekoff's Ride From Samarcand To Herat: Through Balkh And The Uzbek States Of Afghan Turkestan (1880)

Grodekov, Nikolai Ivanovich
Marvin, Charles

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ISBN10: 1104104717
ISBN13: 9781104104719
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 16 2009
Pages: 252
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Colonel Grodekoff's Ride From Samarcand To Herat is a book written by Nikolai Ivanovich Grodekov, detailing his journey through the Uzbek states of Afghan Turkestan in 1880. The book chronicles his travels from Samarcand to Herat, passing through Balkh and various other cities and towns along the way. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the landscapes, people, and cultures that Grodekoff encountered during his journey. It also includes descriptions of the various challenges he faced, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and encounters with hostile tribes.Throughout the book, Grodekoff provides insights into the political and social conditions of the region, including the tensions between the Uzbek states and the British Empire. He also offers observations on the customs and traditions of the people he encountered, as well as their religious beliefs and practices.Overall, Colonel Grodekoff's Ride From Samarcand To Herat is a fascinating and informative account of a journey through a remote and little-known region of Central Asia, written by a skilled observer and experienced traveler.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.

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