Through Central Asia: With a Map and Appendix on the Diplomacy and Delimitation of the Russo-Afghan Frontier (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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HE recent settlement of the russo-afghan Fron tier question has suggested the present as a suitable time to meet a wish that has been expressed for a popular edition of my larger work on Russian Central Asia, including Kuldja, Bokhara, Khiva, and Merv. It suggested also the desirability of adding an Appendix, showing the course of events and diplomatic correspondence which led to the appointment of the Afghan Boundary Commission, and of giving a sketch of the manner in which the delimitation had been performed. Upon inquiry at the libraries of the Royal Geographical Society and at the India Office for a compendium on the subject, I was told that no such summary existed. I have endeavoured, therefore, to make one from the Blue Books at the India Office, and from letters supplied, by officers on the Commission, to the Times of London and the Pioneer of India, some of the latter of which, up to the return of the major portion of the Indian escort, have appeared in Travels with the Afghan Boundary Commission, by Lieut. A. C. Yate.
In condensing material and making extracts from the Blue Books on Central Asian Correspondence from 1872, I have been careful frequently to give dates or other clues whereby those who Wish to examine matters more minutely can readily refer to the sources quoted and I would take this opportunity to thank the officials at the India Office for their courtesy and readiness to afford me assistance.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the author's travels through Central Asia in 1882, providing a vivid account of the diverse cultures and landscapes he encountered. The author, a clergyman with a passion for distributing religious literature, embarked on this journey with the dual purpose of spreading the Christian message and collecting ethnographic specimens. His travels took him across vast steppes, through bustling cities, and into the heart of the Kirghiz nomadic culture. He documents the unique customs, traditions, and beliefs of the people he met, drawing parallels to Biblical narratives and offering insights into the enduring influence of ancient cultural practices. The book delves into the complex political climate of the region, highlighting the increasing Russian presence and the ongoing territorial disputes between Russia and Britain. The author's firsthand observations, coupled with his insightful analysis, provide a valuable historical perspective on the geopolitical tensions that characterized Central Asia in the late 19th century. The book's significance lies in its unique combination of personal narrative, religious observation, and cultural exploration, offering a captivating glimpse into a fascinating and little-known region at a pivotal moment in its history. 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 # 9781332761968_0
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