Travels Into Bokhara V1-2

Travels Into Bokhara V1-2

Alexander Burnes

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781104513344
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Travels Into Bokhara is a two-volume travelogue written by Alexander Burnes, a British explorer and diplomat who journeyed from India to the Central Asian region of Bokhara in the early 19th century. In this book, Burnes chronicles his travels through Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Persia, providing detailed descriptions of the people, culture, and geography of the region. He also provides insights into the political and social conditions of the various kingdoms and empires he encountered, including the military campaigns of the British East India Company in the region. The book is considered a valuable historical document, offering a firsthand account of a little-known part of the world during a time of great political upheaval and change.Also, Narrative Of A Voyage On The Indus, From The Sea To Lahore.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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