02451cam a22003013u 4500 19891 UtSlPG 20260610133448.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DK Brocherel, Jules, 1871-1954 De Reis van Prins Scipio Borghese naar de Hemelsche Bergen : De Aarde en haar Volken, 1907 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-11-21 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ "De Reis van Prins Scipio Borghese naar de Hemelsche Bergen" by Jules Brocherel is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the journey of Prince Scipio Borghese as he embarks on an expedition through Central Asia, particularly focusing on his travels from Tashkent to the heavenly mountains of the Tian Shan range. This work provides a glimpse into the cultural and geographical landscape of the region, exploring both the challenges and wonders faced by the travelers. The beginning of the book introduces the journey as the main characters, including Prince Borghese and his guide Zurbriggen, arrive in Tashkent after an arduous journey. They prepare for an ambitious trek towards Prjevalsk, aiming to cover nearly 900 km. The narrative vividly depicts the bustling life of Tashkent, its diverse population, and the historical significance of the region, while also hinting at the difficulties they will encounter on their mountainous adventure. As they set out on their tarantass, the initial trials of travel become apparent, foreshadowing the arduous journey that lies ahead as they navigate through seemingly endless plains, deserts, and the early challenges of setting up their expedition. The attention to detail not only immerses the reader in the setting but also hints at the exhilarating journey that unfolds throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Asia, Central -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19891 61194 61194