Through deserts and oases of central Asia by Ella Sykes and Sir Percy Sykes

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Author Sykes, Ella, 1863-1939
Author Sykes, Percy, Sir, 1867-1945
LoC No. 20006769
Title Through deserts and oases of central Asia
Original Publication London: Macmillan, 1920.
Credits Alan, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Through Deserts and Oases of Central Asia" by Ella Sykes and Sir Percy Sykes is a travel and exploration account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the authors' extensive journey across the deserts and oases of Central Asia, specifically Chinese Turkestan and the Pamirs. The narrative captures their experiences navigating the varied landscapes, cultures, and challenges they encounter along the way, intertwining personal observations with historical and geographical insights. The opening of the narrative details their departure from England on a journey that takes them through various European countries en route to their destination in Central Asia. It introduces the context of World War I, explaining the circuitous travel required and the impact of wartime on their journey. Following their arrival in Tashkent, the authors observe the blend of cultures in the area, characterized by vibrant local life, and reflect on their anticipation of exploring the fascinating and diverse landscapes of Kashgar and beyond. The introduction sets the stage for an exploration filled with rich detail and adventure, emphasizing the authors' desire to document their experiences in this remote part of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Asia, Central -- Description and travel
Subject Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu (China)
Subject Pamir -- Description and travel
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EBook-No. 72916
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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