Download or read book The Desert Road to Turkestan Twentieth Century Travel Through Innermost Asia Along Caravan Trails Over which Oriental Commerce was Once Borne from China to the Medieval Western World written by Owen Lattimore and published by . This book was released on 1929 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Desert Road to Turkestan written by Owen Lattimore and published by AMS Press. This book was released on 1972 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Ruins of Desert Cathay Vol 1 of 2 written by Aurel Stein and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Ruins of Desert Cathay, Vol. 1 of 2: Personal Narrative of Explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China My excavations in 1900-1901 at ruined sites in the Taklamakan Desert around Khotan first revealed fully the great historical interest of that ancient culture which, as the joint product of Indian, Chinese, and classical influences, once flourished in the oases of Chinese Turkestan. They also showed the remarkable state of preservation in which even the humblest relics of a civilization extinct for long centuries might survive under the sands of a region vying with Egypt in its extreme dryness of climate. By my second journey I succeeded in extending these systematic explorations farther eastwards for nearly a thousand miles in a straight line. There, along routes which from the last centuries b.c. Onwards linked China with the kingdoms of Central and Western Asia and the classical world, are scattered ruins which yielded up plentiful relics throwing light on the early history, arts, and every-day life of regions the past of which, except for rare references in the Chinese Annals, seemed lost in darkness. But many reasons led me to devote quite as much attention to the things of the present as to those dead and buried. Nowhere, probably, in Asia is the dependence of historical development on physical conditions so strikingly marked, nor the secular changes of these conditions so clearly traceable by archaeological evidence, as in those barren basins of innermost Asia. This observation is of particular importance with regard to the much-discussed problem of progressive desiccation or general drying up of the climate. Hence the characteristic physical features of the regions traversed, and their influence on the economic and social conditions of the scattered settlements met with, were bound to claim a large share in my observations of travel. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Through Deserts and Oases of Central Asia written by Ella Constance Sykes and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Silk Road Central Asia Afghanistan and Iran written by Jonathan Tucker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stretching from the ancient Chinese capital of Xian across the expanses of Central Asia to Rome, the Silk Road was, for 1,500 years, a vibrant network of arteries that carried the lifeblood of nations across the world. Along a multitude of routes everything was exchanged: exotic goods, art, knowledge, religion, philosophy, disease and war. From the East came silk, precious stones, tea, jade, paper, porcelain, spices and cotton; from the West, horses, weapons, wool and linen, aromatics, entertainers and exotic animals. From its earliest beginnings in the days of Alexander the Great and the Han dynasty, the Silk Road expanded and evolved, reaching its peak during the Tang dynasty and the Byzantine Empire and gradually withering away with the decline of the Mongol Empire. In this beautifully illustrated book, which covers the Central Asian section of the Silk Road - from Lake Issyk-kul through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, the Kyzyl Kum Desert, Khiva and Merv to Herat, Kabul and Iran - Jonathan Tucker uses travellers' anecdotes and a wealth of literary and historical sources to celebrate the cultural heritage of the countries that lie along the Silk Road and illuminate the lives of those who once travelled through the very heart of the world.
Download or read book Chinese Turkestan With Caravan and Rifle written by Percy William Palmer Church and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Turkestan Solo written by Ella Maillart and published by . This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ella Maillart was the adventurous Swiss woman who made her name as an intrepid explorer and one of the most remarkable woman travelers of the early twentieth century. An amazing sports woman, she first represented her country as the only woman competitor at the 1924 Paris Olympics in the single-handed boat-sailing contest, then later raced for Switzerland as a member of the international ski team. Yet these outdoor activities only developed Maillart's insatiable curiosity to travel east, leaving behind the confines of her early life in Geneva in search of the perfect life that she was instinctively seeking. Her later adventures took her across many continents and various oceans. Maillart sailed the Mediterranean in a yawl, traveled with famed travel English travel writer Peter Fleming from Peking to Kashmir, explored Tibet with a half-wild tiger-cat in search of spiritual enlightenment, and finally drove 4,000 miles from war-torn Europe to the fabled Khyber Pass in a battered Ford car. Yet her solo journey through Central Asia in the early 1930s was considered to be a highlight of her adventure-filled life. Setting off from the Tien Shan mountains of Mongolia, Maillart rode horses and camels to the far away walls of fabled Bokhara. "Turkestan Solo" is her vivid account of this wonderful, mysterious and dangerous portion of the world, complete with its Kirghiz eagle hunters, lurking Soviet secret police, and the timeless nomads that still inhabited the desolate steppes of Central Asia. If any book can give its reader the ability to look back in time, this one does, written as it was by one of the world's foremost female equestrian explorers. Amply illustrated, it remains a timeless adventure classic.
Download or read book The Silk Road China and the Karakorum Highway written by Jonathan Tucker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stretching from the ancient Chinese capital of Xian across the expanses of Central Asia to Rome, the Silk Road was, for 1,500 years, a vibrant network of arteries that carried the lifeblood of nations across the world. Along a multitude of routes everything was exchanged: exotic goods, art, knowledge, religion, philosophy, disease and war. From the East came silk, precious stones, tea, jade, paper, porcelain, spices and cotton; from the West, horses, weapons, wool and linen, aromatics, entertainers and exotic animals. From its earliest beginnings in the days of Alexander the Great and the Han dynasty, the Silk Road expanded and evolved, reaching its peak during the Tang dynasty and the Byzantine Empire and gradually withering away with the decline of the Mongol Empire. In this beautifully illustrated book, which covers the China section of the Silk Road - from Xian through Loulan, Korla, Turfan and Khotan to Kashgar and onwards to India - Jonathan Tucker uses travellers' anecdotes and a wealth of literary and historical sources to celebrate the cultural heritage of the countries that lie along the Silk Road and illuminate the lives of those who once travelled through the very heart of the world.
Download or read book Turkestan written by William Eleroy Curtis and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bazaars of Chinese Turkestan written by Weiquan Weng and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Silk Road was once the main artery for the exchange of goods, culture, religion, and art between China, the Middle East, and Europe. Acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Peter Yung takes us on a colorful and fascinating journey down the Old Silk Road to the present-day market-places of Chinese Turkestan. 120 color & 32 b&w photos. Maps.
Download or read book Chinese Turkestan written by Percy W. Church and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Chinese Turkestan: With Caravan and Rifle Some three years ago my friend J. V. Phelps and I determined to make a journey into Central Asia to try and shoot the Altai wapiti, the great stag of the Tian Shan. We knew very little about him beyond the bare facts that he existed somewhere in those parts, and was said to be a very fine beast (which he is, though he has been somewhat magnified by distance); consequently we were filled with longing to shoot him, with results which will be seen later. I am not much of a geographer, but may here say that the Tian Shan is a great range of mountains which, running east and west, separates Chinese Turkestan from Russia in Asia. The part which I propose to describe is that east of Khan Tengri, where the boundary line is some distance to the north of the main range. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Silk Road written by Kelly Mass and published by Efalon Acies. This book was released on with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between the 2nd century BCE and the mid-15th century, an intricate web of commercial paths known as the Silk Road spanned Eurasia. This extensive network facilitated a dynamic exchange of commerce, culture, politics, and religion between the Eastern and Western hemispheres, covering a vast distance of over 6,400 kilometers (4,000 miles). Some contemporary historians advocate for the term "Silk Routes" instead of "Silk Road" to more accurately reflect the complex interconnections of land and sea routes linking East and Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, the Middle East, East Africa, and Europe. The name "Silk Road" originates from the lucrative trade in silk fabrics, primarily produced in China. Its origins trace back to approximately 114 BCE when the Han dynasty expanded into Central Asia, thereby stabilizing the previously turbulent region. Imperial envoy Zhang Qian embarked on exploratory missions beyond the territory to seek potential trading partners and establish diplomatic relations. These ventures spurred Chinese interest, leading to formalized diplomatic ties, commercial exchanges, and efforts to safeguard the routes through military presence and extensions of the Great Wall.
Download or read book Buried Treasures of Chinese Turkestan written by Albert von Le Coq and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-14 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1928, this volume constituted the results of expeditions by the famous archaeologist and explorer of Central Asia, Albert von Le Coq. Funded by the last German emperor, Wilhelm II, and von Le Coq’s own brewing and winery empire, the second and third German expeditions ventured to Turfan in the Xinjiang region of China. Travelling East expecting to find Greek influences, the expedition in fact uncovered extensive networks of Buddhist and Manichaean cave temples in the Northwest China. This volume includes extensive images in addition to a record of the expedition’s journeys and discoveries.
