Travels Into Bokhara (Volume 1 of 3) by Sir Alexander Burnes
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| Author | Burnes, Alexander, Sir, 1805-1841 |
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| Title |
Travels Into Bokhara (Volume 1 of 3) Being the Account of A Journey from India to Cabool, Tartary, and Persia; Also, Narrative of a Voyage on the Indus, From the Sea to Lahore, With Presents From the King of Great Britain; Performed Under the Orders of the Supreme Government of India, in the Years 1831, 1832, and 1833 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Travels Into Bokhara (Volume 1 of 3)" by Sir Alexander Burnes is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative chronicles the author's journey from India through various regions such as Cabool, Tartary, and Persia, undertaken under the British government's orders during a time of significant political interest in Central Asia. The work promises to provide fascinating insights into the cultures and landscapes encountered along the journey, as well as the interplay between Western and Eastern perspectives during this era. At the start of the narrative, Burnes describes the preparations for his journey, which began with a mission to deliver a letter and gifts to Maharaja Runjeet Sing in Lahore. He emphasizes the challenges of traversing unfamiliar and politically complex territories and reflects on the influence of historical figures such as Alexander the Great on his expedition's path. The opening sets the stage for an adventurous and enlightening exploration, featuring detailed observations of geography, peoples, and political dynamics, as well as personal anecdotes that highlight the author's encounters with various local leaders and cultural practices as he embarks on this ambitious journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Asia, Central -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Afghanistan -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Burnes, Alexander, Sir, 1805-1841 -- Travel |
| Subject | Bukhoro (Uzbekistan) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Indus River Valley -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58074 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 211 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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