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100 1 _aBonvalot, Gabriel,
_d1853-1933
245 1 0 _aEn Asie centrale
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-12-20
508 _aLaurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library and the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
520 _a"En Asie centrale : du Kohistan à la Caspienne" by Gabriel Bonvalot is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author’s explorations and encounters throughout Central Asia, particularly focusing on regions like Samarkand, Djizak, and the Kohistan mountains. Bonvalot aims to provide readers with a vivid portrayal of the landscapes, peoples, and cultures, often eschewing rigorous scientific analysis for a more accessible, anecdotal approach. At the start of the narrative, Bonvalot reflects on his previous travels and expresses a desire to convey the everyday life of the local populations through his observations. He vividly describes his surroundings in Samarkand, painting a picture of its historical significance while noting its current decay. The text discusses playful scenes with local children, as well as the contrasting lifestyles of the people he encounters. The opening chapters unfold with his preparations for further exploration into the steppes and mountains, introducing companions and guides, while hinting at the challenges he will face due to the harsh environment. The imagery and observations set the stage for a rich adventure filled with natural beauty and cultural encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cParis: Plon, Nourrit et Cie, 1885
653 _aAsia, Central -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.hnzwgn
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74946
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