Travels Into Bokhara (Volume 2 of 3) / Being the Account of A Journey from India to Cabool, Tartary, and Persia; Also, Narrative of a Voyage on the Indus, From the Sea to Lahore, With Presents From the King of Great Britain; Performed Under the Orders of the Supreme Government of India, in the Years 1831, 1832, and 1833

Name: Travels Into Bokhara (Volume 2 of 3) / Being the Account of A Journey from India to Cabool, Tartary, and Persia; Also, Narrative of a Voyage on the Indus, From the Sea to Lahore, With Presents From the King of Great Britain; Performed Under the Orders of the Supreme Government of India, in the Years 1831, 1832, and 1833
Author: Sir Alexander Burnes

By Sir Alexander Burnes

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A travel narrative recounts an overland journey from India across deserts, river valleys, and mountain passes into Central Asia and Persia, mixing vivid caravan episodes—sandstorms, frozen rivers, Turkoman camps, bazaars, and ruined fortresses—with practical observations on routes, flora, fauna, and local customs. It also offers systematic geographic and historical studies: analyses of the Oxus and its valley, ethnography of Turkoman, Uzbek, and neighboring peoples, assessments of political power in Bokhara, Khiva, Khorasan, and the Punjab, and concise notes on trade, horses, and frontier relations among Persia, Afghanistan, and Russia.

About the Author

Sir Alexander Burnes

Sir Alexander Burnes was a British explorer and travel writer known for his extensive journeys in Central Asia during the early 19th century. His most notable work, "Travels Into Bokhara," is a detailed account of his travels from India to Afghanistan, Tartary, and Persia, undertaken under the auspices of the British government between 1831 and 1833. Burnes's writings provide valuable insights into the cultures and landscapes of the regions he explored, as well as the political dynamics of the time. His contributions to geographical knowledge and his adventurous spirit have left a lasting impact on the field of exploration.