Frans August Larson (58 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Good. This text contains the colourful account of Larson s exotic travels in central Asia. An enthralling account of a young man s exciting meanderings in an unknown land, Duke of Mongolia is an interesting and informative book constituting a must-read for anyone interested in Central Asia at the turn of the century. It offers an astounding insight into Mongolia and the mind of its most famous explorer, who speaks with personal knowledge about people like Sven Hedin, Roy Chapman Andrews and many others. Frans August Larson was a Swedish missionary to Mongolia and would go on to become an esteemed diplomat well acquainted with the politics of tribal life prevalent on the Chinese-Mongolian border. Originally published in 1930, Duke of Mongolia is republished here with a biography of the author.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. No dust jacket. Frontis and title page are foxed. Spine is a bit dull.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Larson Duke of Mongolia' is a captivating firsthand account of the life and adventures of Frans August Larson, a man who navigated the vast landscapes of Central Asia during a period of profound social and political transition. Appointed a Duke by the Mongolian ruler, Larson provides an intimate perspective on the customs, nomadic traditions, and daily life of the Mongolian people at the turn of the 20th century.The narrative follows his journey from a Swedish missionary to a trusted advisor and businessman, offering unique insights into the Gobi Desert, the intricacies of local governance, and the challenges of travel across the high steppes. This memoir stands as a significant historical document, blending personal anecdote with cultural observation to paint a vivid picture of a world rarely seen by outsiders. Larson's deep respect for the land and its inhabitants shines through his descriptions of horsemanship, spiritual practices, and the shifting geopolitical climate of Inner Asia. Readers interested in exploration, Central Asian history, and remarkable life stories will find this work to be an invaluable resource and a compelling window into a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Larson Duke of Mongolia' is a captivating firsthand account of the life and adventures of Frans August Larson, a man who navigated the vast landscapes of Central Asia during a period of profound social and political transition. Appointed a Duke by the Mongolian ruler, Larson provides an intimate perspective on the customs, nomadic traditions, and daily life of the Mongolian people at the turn of the 20th century.The narrative follows his journey from a Swedish missionary to a trusted advisor and businessman, offering unique insights into the Gobi Desert, the intricacies of local governance, and the challenges of travel across the high steppes. This memoir stands as a significant historical document, blending personal anecdote with cultural observation to paint a vivid picture of a world rarely seen by outsiders. Larson's deep respect for the land and its inhabitants shines through his descriptions of horsemanship, spiritual practices, and the shifting geopolitical climate of Inner Asia. Readers interested in exploration, Central Asian history, and remarkable life stories will find this work to be an invaluable resource and a compelling window into a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Ink-stamped number on fep, a bit age toned, else textblock is clean and tight. Faint shelf soiling to covers, light smudge on back cover, rubbing/bumped head and foot of spine; Binding covered in clear, mylar jacket. Enclosed in a Robert Wang, custom-made slip case; 296p. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Photographs (illustrator). Hardcover.…

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Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Legendary Swedish missionary, businessman and adventurer Larson spent some 46 years of his life in Mongolia, commencing in 1893. Having befriended the Emperor of Mongolia, Larson was appointed Duke of the country in 1920. The present volume is both his autobiography and a treasury of information on life, customs, conditions, politics and religion in Mongolia in the first decades of the 20th century. Minor rubbing to spine, bookplate removed from front paste-down. Binding strong and interior pages all bright and unmarked. [ix], 296 pp., 16 b&w photos. Size: 23 x 16 cm.…

EA. schiefgelesen, Bindung lockert sich, Buchschnitt lichtrandig, 237 S., Ganzleinen-Einband, geb. Mit 14 Bildern, hier publiziert mit Genehmigung des Staatlichen Museums für Völkerkunde (Berlin). Larson (1870-1957) nennt sich hier auf dem Vorsatz "Herzog der Mongolei", er verbrachte 46 Jahre in diesem Land und verfasste den ersten Reisebericht. Der junge Larson "bewarb sich bei einer amerikanischen Missionsgesellschaft Christian and Missionary Alliance, die in China und der Mongolei arbeitete wohle mehr aus Abenteuerlist denn aus religiöser Begeisterung. 1893 kam er als 23-Jähriger als der erste Missionar dieser Gesellschaft in die Mongolei. Er reiste von Tientsin über Beijing nach Paotao einen großen Teil der über 1000 Kilometer zu Fuß. Im Ordosgebiet lernte er einen Prinzen kennen, der ihm einen Lehrer für die mongolische Sprache vermittelte. Einigermaßen des Mongolischen mächtig zog er dann nach Urga (Heute: Ulanbaatar). Ein Jahr später ließ er sich in Kalgan (Zhangjiakou) an der chinesisch-mongolischen Grenze nieder, wo er die amerikanische Missionarin Mary Rogers 1897 heiratete. Kalgan, etwa 140 km nordwestlich von Peking liegt am Anfang der mongolischen Hochebene und war ein wichtiger Handelsknoten für den Karawanenverkehr westlich nach Sinkiang und nördlich nach Urga und Russland. Viele Europäer, die in der Mongolei zu tun hatten, lernten dort Larson kennen. Für mehrere Jahrzehnte war er einer der wichtigsten Kontaktpersonen, Gewährsmänner und Unterstützer von Personen wie Sven Hedin oder dem späteren US-amerikanischen Präsidenten Herbert Hoover, der damals als Ingenieur eine Eisenbahnlinie zwischen Beijing und der mongolischen Grenze projektierte", wie es auf der Internetseite Munx-Tenger heisst. Aus dem Englischen übertragen von Ruth Andreas-Friedrich (1901-1977), einer Widerstandskämpferin gegen den Nationalsozialismus (Gruppe "Onkel Emil"), die vor allem als Schriftstellerin und Journalistin wirkte. Gramm 600.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 296 pp., illustrations. ex-library, rebound as hardcover by library, stamp on 1st blank page, embossing stamp on title page, stamps on dedication page, embossing stamp on pages 3 & 17 margins, stamp on last blank page, stamps & card pocket inside back cover, label on back cover, text & illustrations unmarked, good binding. …