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Travels Into Bokhara; Being the Account of a Journey From India to Cabool, Tartary, and Persia; Also, Narrative of a Voyage on the Indus, From the Sea
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Historical FiguresCentral Asian HistoryGeneral Asia
ISBN13: 9781025165912
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.61
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Travels into Bokhara recounts Sir Alexander Burnes's expedition from India through Cabool, Tartary, and Persia in the early 19th century. Commissioned by the King of Great Britain, Burnes provides a detailed narrative of his journey, offering insights into the cultures, landscapes, and political dynamics of Central Asia. This volume details his experiences and observations, alongside a voyage on the Indus River from the sea to Lahore, filled with diplomatic missions and cultural exchanges. Burnes's account remains a valuable historical document, capturing a pivotal era of exploration and British influence in the region. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Central Asia, British colonialism, and the adventures of early explorers.
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