Travels into Bokhara (Volume 3 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 3 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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The narrative recounts a diplomatic river voyage from the coast to Lahore undertaken to deliver royal presents and to gather political and geographical information. It details navigation of the Indus, its tides, shifting channels, and effects on local climate while portraying coastal and riverine towns, forts, and pilgrim sites encountered en route. The author describes negotiations with regional authorities, audiences at provincial courts, and practical travel hazards such as hostile escorts and enforced retreats. Interspersed are antiquarian observations on ruins and coins, alongside notes on local customs, natural history, and everyday life along the river.

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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.