Sketches of Central Asia
Sketches of Central Asia | Rare and modern books | Arminius Vambery
Sketches of Central Asia
Sketches of Central Asia | Rare and modern books | Arminius Vambery
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Details
- Year of publication
- 2025
- ISBN
- 1111008972531
- Author
- Arminius Vambery
- Pages
- 459
- Publishers
- Gyan Publishing House
- Keyword
- Travel
- Binding description
- Paperback
- Languages
- English
- Binding
- Softcover
- Print on demand
- True
Description
About The Book: Sketches of Central Asia (1868) by Arminius Vámbéry is a captivating travelogue based on his journey through Central Asia in the mid-19th century. Disguised as a dervish, Vámbéry traveled across Persia, Turkestan, and Afghanistan, providing detailed accounts of the region's cultures, people, and landscapes. The book highlights his encounters with nomadic tribes, local customs, and political conditions. Vámbéry's observations offer a unique and valuable insight into the largely unexplored world of Central Asia during that period.