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First published in 1958,A Person From Englandtells 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 agents and travellers - official and unofficial, military and civilian - who have visited the Khanates of Turkestan, relating their adventures and attempting to recreate the atmosphere and flavour of the region. Extremely well written, Fitzroy Maclean captures a way of life that is fast disappearing. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)915.84History & geography Geography & travel Geography of and travel in Asia Central Asia Kazakhstan; KyrgyzstanLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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