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  • A Ride to Khiva

    An Adventure in Central Asia

    de Fred Burnaby, Barney White-Spunner, Peter Hopkirk ...
    Mission Impossible – the Central Asian city of Khiva, closed to Europeans by the Russians and a possible springboard for an invasion of India. The man to undertake it – Captain Fred Burnaby, six foot four in his socks, a brilliant horseman, a crack shot and strong as an ox, with eight languages under his belt. In the winter of 1875, braving frostbite and snowdrifts and unbeknown to his army ... Leer más

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  • On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 2 (of 2)

    de Fred Burnaby ...
    "On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 2" by Fred Burnaby is an adventurous travel narrative that captures the essence of 19th-century exploration. Burnaby, a British soldier and adventurer, recounts his thrilling journey across the rugged landscapes of Asia Minor. His vivid descriptions bring to life the diverse cultures, historical sites, and breathtaking scenery he encounters. The book serves ... Leer más

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  • On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 1 (of 2)

    de Fred Burnaby ...
    "On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 1" by Fred Burnaby is an adventurous travel narrative that captures the essence of 19th-century exploration. Burnaby, a British soldier and adventurer, embarks on a journey across the rugged landscapes of Asia Minor, providing vivid descriptions of the terrain, culture, and people he encounters. His keen observations and engaging storytelling transport ... Leer más

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  • Morocco That Was

    de Walter Harris ...
    Until 1912 Morocco had never suffered foreign domination, and its mountainous interior was as closed to foreigners as Tibet. Walter Harris was the exception. He lived in the country for more than thirty-five years, and as The Times correspondant he observed every aspect of its life. He describes the unfettered Sultanate in all its dark, melodramatic splendour. Harris was an intimate of at least ... Leer más

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  • Travels into Bokhara

    A Voyage up the Indus to Lahore and a Journey to Cabool, Tartary & Persia

    de Alexander Burnes ...
    At the age of only twenty six, Alexander Burnes proved himself to be one of the most effective intelligence agents of his time. Making two dangerous journeys beyond the frontiers of the Indian Empire, he reported back via the East India Company to Downing Street on the geography and politics of the kingdoms that lay to the northwest as far as fabled Bokhara. He travelled simply, disguised as a ... Leer más

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  • Fire and Sword in the Sudan: A Glimpse into the History of Conflict and Conquest by Freiherr von Rudolf Carl Slatin

    de Freiherr von Rudolf Carl Slatin ...
    Fire and Sword in the Sudan by Freiherr von Rudolf Carl Slatin: Immerse yourself in an enthralling firsthand account of historical events with Freiherr von Rudolf Carl Slatin's "Fire and Sword in the Sudan." Journey alongside Slatin as he recounts his experiences in the Sudan, offering insights into the tumultuous times and the clash of cultures. This narrative unveils a complex tapestry of ... Leer más

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  • A Person From England

    de Fitzroy Maclean ...
    First published in 1958, A Person From England tells of how the legendary cities of Turkestan - Merv, Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand - have long exerted a romantic fascination upon Western travellers. During the last century, men of many nationalities have played what they and their contemporaries have called "The Great Game" - travelling throughout Central Asia. The author revives memories of the ... Leer más

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  • Travels Into Bokhara

    A Voyage up the Indus to Lahore and a Journey to Cabool, Tartary & Persia

    de Alexander Burnes ...
    ‘The Great Game’ (also referred to as the Tournament of Shadows) is a term used to describe the political and diplomatic confrontation that existed during most of the 19th Century between the British Empire and the Russian Empire centered around Afghanistan and its surrounding regions. The classic Great Game period is generally regarded as running approximately from the Russo-Persian Treaty of ... Leer más

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  • The Cradle of Mankind; Life in Eastern Kurdistan

    de Edgar Thomas Ainger Wigram, W. A. Wigram ...
    In "The Cradle of Mankind; Life in Eastern Kurdistan," the Wigrams explore the rich tapestry of Kurdish life, experience, and landscape. This anthology weaves together travel narratives, ethnographic observations, and historical insights, painting a multifaceted portrait of Eastern Kurdistan. The varied literary styles present a vibrant, almost cinematic vision—as informative as it is enthralling ... Leer más

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  • The Raiders of The Sarhad

    de R.E.H. Dyer ...
    Title: The Raiders of the Sarhad: Being the Account of a Campaign of Arms and Bluff Against the Brigands of the Persian-Baluchi Border During the Great War ... Leer más

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  • With Kitchener in the Soudan: A Story of Atbara and Omdurman

    de G. A. Henty ...
    The reconquest of the Soudan will ever be mentioned as one of the most difficult, and at the same time the most successful, enterprises ever undertaken. The task of carrying an army hundreds of miles across a waterless desert; conveying it up a great river, bristling with obstacles; defeating an enormously superior force, unsurpassed in the world for courage; and, finally, killing the leader of ... Leer más

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  • Iraq and Rupert Hay's Two Years in Kurdistan

    de Paul J. Rich ...
    Series series Middle East Classics
    Detailing two years in the life of a British political officer charged with establishing and maintaining British rule in the Kurdish district of Arbil in Iraq, this personal account provides a thorough discussion of Kurdish society from the viewpoint of Captain William Rupert Hay. Chronicling the British government's desperate attempts to establish a civil administration in Iraq just after World ... Leer más

    $47.99 USD