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100 1 _aVereshchagin, Vasilïĭ Vasilʹevich,
_d1842-1904
245 1 0 _aVan Orenburg naar Samarkand :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1873
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-09-19
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
520 _a"Van Orenburg naar Samarkand" by Vasilïĭ Vasilʹevich Vereshchagin is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author’s journey through Central Asia during a time of significant political and cultural change, particularly focusing on the Russian expansion in the region. The narrative captures the landscape, customs, and various ethnic groups encountered by the author, providing an immersive look into the dynamics of a transforming world. The opening of the narrative introduces Orenburg, detailing its unique blend of Russian and Tatar influences. Vereshchagin describes the bustling bazaars filled with merchants from different nationalities, showcasing the rich tapestry of trade and local life. As he prepares for his journey toward Samarkand, he interacts with a range of characters, including a Bokharan envoy and various local traders, setting the scene for a compelling exploration of the diverse cultures that populate the steppes of Central Asia. The beginning establishes not only the physical challenges of travel in this region but also the intricate social fabric within which the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAsia, Central -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19326
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