Excerpt from Chinese Central Asia, Vol. 2: A Ride to Little Tibet
Information. Introductions, and experience collected at Hong Kong, Canton, and F00 Chow, 393. - Interviews with Mr Stevenson at Shanghai, and Sir Robert Hart at Peking, 394-95. - Stay with British Ambassador, 396. - Counsels of Sir Robert Hart and the Marquis Tseng; Preparations for return to India journey to Tientsin, 399. - No news at Tokio, Hong Kong, or Singapore, 400. - Concentration of efforts at Hyderabad and Bombay, 401.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book transports the reader into the heart of Chinese Central Asia, a vast and enigmatic realm, through the adventurous travels of the author. From the heights of the Pamirs and the Tian Shan, to the depths of the Taklamakan desert, the author explores the region's unique natural and cultural heritage. The author navigates the geopolitical complexities of 19th-century Central Asia, a crossroads of empires where Chinese, Russian, and British influences converge. The book illuminates the region's historical significance as a hub of the Silk Road, connecting East and West for centuries. Through the author's compelling narrative, we encounter the diverse inhabitants of this fascinating region, from nomadic Kyrgyz tribes to the enigmatic Uighur people. The author delves into the region's rich cultural tapestry, including its Buddhist and Islamic influences, which have shaped its art, architecture, and traditions. This book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of a region that has long captivated the imagination of explorers and scholars. It offers a unique perspective on the complexities of Central Asia, its historical significance, and its enduring cultural legacy. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330023242_0
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