02287cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500280014226400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650800510038752014290043853400450186765300420191285600430195411902UtSlPG20260610133301.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aBurslem, Rollo Gillespie12aA Peep into Toorkisthan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-04-01  aLesley Halamek and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a“A Peep into Toorkisthan” by Captain Rollo Burslem is a travelogue detailing the author’s experiences as a soldier in Afghanistan, written in the mid-19th century. The narrative offers a firsthand account of Burslem's adventurous journey through less-explored regions of Central Asia, rich with observations about the landscape, local culture, and the challenges faced during his travels. The book serves as a record of the social, political, and geographical conditions of the time, particularly highlighting the British presence in Afghanistan.  The opening of the book introduces Captain Burslem's motivations and context for his expedition, which takes place against a backdrop of political unrest in Afghanistan during the early 1840s. Burslem begins by addressing the reader directly, expressing humility about his lack of literary polish while promising an honest recounting of his experiences. He describes the journey’s start with Lieutenant Sturt, as they venture into the mountainous regions, offering vivid descriptions of the striking yet harsh landscapes they traverse, the potential dangers from bandits, and their encounters with the peculiarities of local customs. Overall, the opening establishes the tone of adventure and discovery that characterizes the book, along with its underlying themes of exploration and the historical intricacies of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAfghanistan -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11902