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100 1 _aBurnaby, Fred,
_d1842-1885
245 1 0 _aOn Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 1 (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 2019-01-25
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 1 (of 2)" by Fred Burnaby is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the author's extensive journey across Asia Minor, providing a detailed observation of the landscapes, cultures, and the socio-political climate of the region during a period of tension between the Ottoman Empire and Russia. Fred Burnaby, serving as both narrator and traveler, interacts with various local populations, including Turks, Greeks, and Armenians, as he explores their lives and perspectives amid the backdrop of impending conflict." "The opening of the book sets the stage for the journey, beginning with preparations from England, where Burnaby reflects on the tumultuous political climate of the time, including the public's outrage over atrocities in Bulgaria. He arrives in Constantinople and interacts with diverse expatriates and locals, gathering insights about the ongoing tensions, cultural exchanges, and the nature of society at a pivotal moment in history. As he embarks on his journey, Burnaby's encounters range from humorous observations about travelers to serious discussions about the implications of foreign relations, giving readers a glimpse into both the superficial and the significant aspects of his travels through the region." (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/58768
999 _c99595
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