02876cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324503270015226400510047930000470053033600260057733700260060333800360062950000310066550802030069652012880089953400450218765300440223265300420227665300480231865300510236665300490241785600430246699900170250958074UtSlPG20260610134334.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDK1 aBurnes, Alexander, Sir,d1805-184110aTravels Into Bokhara (Volume 1 of 3) :bBeing 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 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-10-11  aProduced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"Travels Into Bokhara (Volume 1 of 3)" by Sir Alexander Burnes is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative chronicles the author's journey from India through various regions such as Cabool, Tartary, and Persia, undertaken under the British government's orders during a time of significant political interest in Central Asia. The work promises to provide fascinating insights into the cultures and landscapes encountered along the journey, as well as the interplay between Western and Eastern perspectives during this era.  At the start of the narrative, Burnes describes the preparations for his journey, which began with a mission to deliver a letter and gifts to Maharaja Runjeet Sing in Lahore. He emphasizes the challenges of traversing unfamiliar and politically complex territories and reflects on the influence of historical figures such as Alexander the Great on his expedition's path. The opening sets the stage for an adventurous and enlightening exploration, featuring detailed observations of geography, peoples, and political dynamics, as well as personal anecdotes that highlight the author's encounters with various local leaders and cultural practices as he embarks on this ambitious journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAsia, Central -- Description and travel  aAfghanistan -- Description and travel  aBurnes, Alexander, Sir, 1805-1841 -- Travel  aBukhoro (Uzbekistan) -- Description and travel  aIndus River Valley -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58074  c98902d98902