"Travels Into Bokhara (Volume 1 of 3)" by Sir Alexander Burnes is a record of a journey through 19th-century Central Asia. Commissioned by the British government, the author treks from India through Cabool, Tartary, and Persia, during a period when the area carried significant political weight. The narrative introduces the mission, starting with delivering a letter and gifts to Maharaja Runjeet Sing in Lahore, showing the difficulties presented by unfamiliar lands with complex politics. Burnes traces the influence of historical giants, like Alexander the Great, on his expedition and the stage is set for a captivating journey filled with geographic details, cultural information, political situations, and personal stories involving local leaders and practices.
Travels Into Bokhara (Volume 1 of 3) Being the Account of A Journey from India to Cabool, Tartary, and Persia; Also, Narrative of a Voyage on the Indus, From the Sea to Lahore, With Presents From the King of Great Britain; Performed Under the Orders of the Supreme Government of India, in the Years 1831, 1832, and 1833
By Alexander Burnes
Embark on a daring expedition through exotic lands as a 19th-century explorer navigates political intrigue and cultural clashes to complete a vital mission for the British Empire.
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About the AuthorCaptain Sir Alexander Burnes was a Scottish explorer, military officer and diplomat associated with the Great Game. He was nicknamed Bokhara Burnes for his role in establishing contact with and exploring Bukhara. His memoir, Travels into Bokhara, was a bestseller when it was first published in 1835.
Captain Sir Alexander Burnes was a Scottish explorer, military officer and diplomat associated with the Great Game. He was nicknamed Bokhara Burnes for his role in establishing contact with and exploring Bukhara. His memoir, Travels into Bokhara, was a bestseller when it was first published in 1835.
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