Aasian erämaissa: Kuvauksia matkoilta Keski-Aasiassa ja Kiinassa by Hedin

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Author Hedin, Sven Anders, 1865-1952
Title Aasian erämaissa: Kuvauksia matkoilta Keski-Aasiassa ja Kiinassa
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Summary "Aasian erämaissa: Kuvauksia matkoilta Keski-Aasiassa ja Kiinassa" by Sven Hedin is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's ambitious journey across Central Asia and into China, detailing his exploration of the little-known regions of Upper Asia, including vast steppes, deserts, and high-altitude mountain ranges. Hedin's observations capture the landscapes, cultures, and peoples he encounters, sharing both the beauty and the dangers of his adventurous expedition. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Hedin's journey, beginning with the initial train ride from Petersburg to Orenburg. As he travels through an expansive and largely unknown landscape, he engages with fellow travelers who express surprise at his destination: Peking. Hedin reveals his intention to travel across all of Asia, not just to reach Peking but to explore the interior highlands and deserts of Central Asia. He highlights the various modes of transport he plans to utilize during his expedition, from camels to canoes, and depicts his excitement and anticipation for the adventures and challenges that await him in the vast and mysterious regions of the East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Asia, Central -- Description and travel
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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