The Siberian Overland Route from Peking to Petersburg, / Through the Deserts and Steppes of Mongolia, Tartary, &c.

Name: The Siberian Overland Route from Peking to Petersburg, / Through the Deserts and Steppes of Mongolia, Tartary, &c.
Author: Alexander Michie

By Alexander Michie

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The author records an overland journey between the capitals of China and Russia, tracing routes across Chinese provinces, the Mongolian steppes, deserts, and Siberia. The narrative combines travel episodes—river and road passages, caravan life with camels and ponies, encampments, weather, and practical difficulties—with ethnographic observations of Mongol nomads, lamas, Chinese townsfolk and Russian officials. Frequent digressions offer historical notes and remarks on trade, administration, religion, navigation, infrastructure, and frontier commerce. Descriptions balance camp routine, social encounters, and landscape impressions to convey both the hardships of travel and the everyday patterns of life along the route.

About the Author

Alexander Michie

Alexander Michie was a 19th-century author known for his detailed explorations of China and Siberia during the Victorian era. His notable works include "The Englishman in China During the Victorian Era," a two-volume series that chronicles the life and career of Sir Rutherford Alcock, a prominent consul and minister in China and Japan. Michie's writings provide valuable insights into the cultural and political landscapes of these regions during a time of significant change. Additionally, he authored "The Siberian Overland Route from Peking to Petersburg," which documents the journey through the vast and varied terrains of Mongolia and Tartary. His contributions offer a unique perspective on the interactions between East and West during a pivotal period in history.