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Sand-Buried Ruins Of Khotan: Personal Narrative Of A Journey Of Archaeological And Geographical Exploration In Chinese Turkistan (1904)

Sand-Buried Ruins Of Khotan: Personal Narrative Of A Journey Of Archaeological And Geographical Exploration In Chinese Turkistan (1904)

Stein, Mark Aurel

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ISBN10: 1165062054
ISBN13: 9781165062058
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 544
Weight: 2.12
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Sand-Buried Ruins Of Khotan is a personal narrative written by Mark Aurel Stein about his journey of archaeological and geographical exploration in Chinese Turkistan in 1904. In this book, Stein describes his adventures and discoveries while exploring the ancient ruins of Khotan, a city located in the Tarim Basin of present-day Xinjiang, China.Stein's expedition was focused on unearthing the history and culture of the region, and he spent months excavating and studying the ruins of Khotan. He provides detailed accounts of his findings, including ancient manuscripts, coins, and artifacts that shed light on the city's rich history and cultural heritage.The book also includes vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people Stein encountered during his journey. He writes about the harsh desert conditions, the nomadic tribes he encountered, and the challenges he faced while navigating the terrain.Overall, Sand-Buried Ruins Of Khotan is a fascinating account of one man's quest to uncover the secrets of an ancient city and the people who lived there. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in archaeology, history, or the exploration of remote regions of the world.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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