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To Khiva was because so many people asaid it was impossible. That there was a certain amount of fascination in the idea I admit, for I have always been a keen admirer of the stalwart guardsman whose horseback ride across the desert of Kizil kum will be remembered long after his brave exploits in Egypt have been forgotten. My object was to emulate Captain Burnaby's ride to Khiva, but as a sportsman only. The future of Central Asia (such a problem in Burnaby's time) is now settled; but I am vain enough to think that, so far as Khiva itself is concerned, I shall be able.
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Excerpt from A New Ride to Khiva The real reason why I rode a bicycle to Khiva was because so many people said it was impossible. That there was a certain amount of fascination in the idea I admit, for I have always been a keen admirer of the stalwart guardsman whose horseback ride across the desert of Kizilkum will be remembered long after his brave exploits in Egypt have been forgotten. My object was to emulate Captain Burnaby's ride to Khiva, but as a sportsman only. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the authorââ â¢s solo cycling expedition from England to Khiva, a city in Central Asia, in 1899. The authorââ â¢s journey takes him across diverse landscapes and cultures, from the paved roads of Belgium to the wild plains of Hungary, with each chapter documenting his experiences in vivid detail. The authorââ â¢s account is more than a travelogue, however. It examines the cultural and political landscapes of the late 19th century, offering insights into the anxieties and tensions prevalent in the era. The authorââ â¢s encounter with the local people, their customs and traditions, reveals the clash between modernity and traditional ways of life, particularly in the context of Russiaââ â¢s growing influence in the region. The authorââ â¢s journey serves as a fascinating lens through which to observe the shifting power dynamics and cultural transformations taking place at the cusp of a new century in Central Asia. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331414728_0
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