Sir Alexander Burnes Ordine dei libri

This is a memoir of Alexander Burnes, a British adventurer and diplomat who journeyed to Afghanistan in the early 19th century. It describes his travels through India, Persia, and Afghanistan, his encounters with local rulers and tribes, and his insights into the politics and culture of the region. The book also provides a vivid account of his experience of living in Cabool (modern-day Kabul), including his observations on local customs, society, and architecture.

An epic travelogue chronicling the author's daring journey through Central Asia and the Middle East in the 1830s. With vivid descriptions of people, places, and cultures, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into a world that was then largely unknown to Western readers.

This book provides a detailed account of Alexander Burnes' travels from India to Cabool, Tartary, and Persia. Burnes shares his experiences traveling through these regions and provides readers with a unique perspective on life in Central Asia and the Middle East in the 19th century.

Enter the exotic and mysterious world of Central Asia through this primary source collection. With a foreword by T.S. Wentworth, this volume collects the travelogues and observations of Alexander Burnes, a British explorer who journeyed across Bokhara, Tartary, and Persia in the early 19th century. Discover the richness, beauty, and complexity of these ancient lands, from their people and customs to their art, music, and way of life.

The author has travelled up the Indus to Lahore and to the Khanates of Afghanistan and Central Asia in the 1830s, spying on behalf of the British Government in what was to become known as the Great Game. This title provides an account his travels.