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100 1 _aBurnaby, Fred,
_d1842-1885
245 1 0 _aOn Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 2 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
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 2019-01-20
508 _aProduced by Melissa McDaniel 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"On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Fred Burnaby is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's adventurous journey across Asia Minor, providing insights into the cultures, politics, and people encountered along the way. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Burnaby explores the complexities of Turkish and Armenian societies, their customs, and the geopolitical tensions of the time, particularly regarding the Russians. The opening of the text introduces readers to Burnaby's interactions with his host and various local characters, including a Russian servant who reflects on his experiences during the Crimean War. As Burnaby observes dinner customs and the dynamics of Christian and Muslim relations, he highlights cultural contrasts and social intricacies. The narrative sets a tone of curiosity and exploration, making it clear that the author intends to delve deeper into the political tensions and historical context of the region as the journey progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTurkey -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58738
999 _c99565
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