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100 1 _aKnox, Thomas Wallace,
_d1835-1896
245 1 0 _aOverland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-20
508 _aRonald Holder and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team and Richard Tonsing
520 _a"Overland Through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life" by Thomas W. Knox is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This narrative recounts the author's journey through Northern Asia, including regions like Kamchatka, Siberia, and China, exploring both the landscapes and the rich tapestry of cultures he encounters along the way. Knox provides an in-depth look at the lives of Siberian exiles, discusses modes of transportation including a journey by steamboat, and offers vivid descriptions of daily life in the diverse regions he travels through. The opening of the book introduces Colonel Charles S. Bulkley and a group of gentlemen aboard the steamer G.S. Wright, the author's chosen vessel for his journey. Knox describes his decision against the more traditional ocean routes, preferring the adventure of overland travel into Asia, and reflects on the camaraderie and antics aboard the ship while en route to Kamchatka. From humorous anecdotes about passengers to the details of steam travel, the beginning sets a lively tone and prepares the reader for the diverse experiences that await as Knox ventures into an often misunderstood and exotic land. The narrative promises not just an exploration of geography, but a keen insight into cultural exchanges and the vibrant lives of the people he meets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSiberia (Russia) -- Description and travel
653 _aAsia -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13806
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