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100 1 _aVámbéry, Ármin,
_d1832-1913
245 1 0 _aSketches of Central Asia (1868) :
_bAdditional chapters on my travels, adventures, and on the ethnology of Central Asia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-22
508 _aProduced by Albert László and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Sketches of Central Asia" by Ármin Vámbéry is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a vivid narrative of the author's travels and encounters in Central Asia, reflecting on his adventures and offering insights into the diverse cultures and peoples of the region. Vámbéry's exploration emphasizes the challenges and idiosyncrasies of life among the Central Asian nomads, particularly the roles of dervishes and pilgrims, as well as the contrasts between Eastern and European societies. The opening of this account begins with the author's reflections on the previous criticisms he faced regarding the brevity of his earlier writings about his travels. In response, he introduces a collection of narrative sketches that delve deeper into his personal experiences and observations during his journey through the Turkestan region. The text sets the stage for a rich exploration of dervish life, including their societal roles, cultural significance, and spiritual practices, while intertwining personal anecdotes. Vámbéry shares engaging anecdotes about encounters with dervishes, the eccentricities of their lifestyle, their relationships with other social classes, and the tensions and cultural exchanges that define the region. (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/43795
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