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Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia: Volume 1: With a Narrative of a Residence in China

Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia: Volume 1: With a Narrative of a Residence in China

Dobell, Peter

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General AsiaGeneral World History

ISBN10: 110807085X
ISBN13: 9781108070850
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Mar 20 2014
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.82 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
An Irish-born adventurer in Russian service, Peter Dobell (1772-1852) embarked in 1812 on a long journey from Kamchatka across Siberia to Tomsk. This two-volume work, first published in 1830, contains a detailed and idiosyncratic account of his journey, painting an affectionate picture of the region and its people. The narrative includes ethnographic observations, descriptions of nights spent with local families, notes on the wildlife encountered, and discussion of the problems caused by the weather. Dobell also lived in China for many years, and his remarks on the experience are incorporated into the work. He gives opinionated observations on topics such as Chinese society, traditions, trade and medicine. Again, this narrative reflects Dobell's instinctive curiosity and enthusiasm. Volume 1 covers the first half of the journey, starting in Kamchatka and ending in Yakutsk.

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