9780282258108 - From London to Bokhara: A Ride Through Persia (Classic Reprint) [Idioma Inglés] de Messurier, Augustus Le (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a travelogue that describes the author's arduous journey from London to Bombay in 1887. The writer includes an account of their travels through the Caucasus and Persia, with attention to the historical and geographical context of each. Travelling via the Caucasus, they describe the grandeur of Mount Kasbek, the strategic importance of the Darial Pass, and the unique culture of the Ossetian people. The book's detailed exploration of the Trans-Caspian Railway, a major feat of Russian engineering, offers insights into the political and economic ambitions of the Russian Empire. The narrative is rife with vivid descriptions of local customs, landscapes, and historical anecdotes, providing a rich tapestry of the region's past and present. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.