02491cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500780015126400510022930000470028033600260032733700260035333800360037950000310041550800450044652013820049153400450187365300360191865300620195465300440201670000330206085600430209399900170213632747UtSlPG20260610133739.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aHuc, Evariste Régis,d1813-186010aTravels in Tartary, Thibet, and China during the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-06-08  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China during the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1" by M. Huc is a travelogue that captures the author's explorations and experiences in Central Asia during the mid-19th century. This work provides a vivid depiction of the landscapes, cultures, and peoples of Tartary, Thibet, and China, presenting Huc's insights as he embarks on a missionary journey amidst a region little known to Europeans at the time. The author recounts various encounters and observations in the challenging and diverse terrains of Mongolia and beyond.  The opening of the book sets the stage for Huc’s travels, highlighting his motivation as part of a missionary effort to Mongolia. Huc and his companion prepare for their journey, dealing with logistical challenges in obtaining camels and the necessary provisions. As they depart, they delve into the cultural nuances of the Tartar and Mongolian people, establishing a rapport with the locals. The narrative showcases the rich traditions and customs they encounter, along with the precariousness of life in the wilderness. Samdadchiemba, a young Tartar man who accompanies Huc and Gabet, emerges as a significant figure, reflecting the blend of cultural identities and expectations as they navigate the complexity of a land steeped in religious significance and stark realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChina -- Description and travel  aTibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel  aAsia, Central -- Description and travel1 aHazlitt, William,d1811-189340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32747  c73593d73593