A Ride to Khiva

Travels and Adventures in Central Asia

Autori

• Frederick Burnaby

Parametri

Pagine

246pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Turismo / Viaggi

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Set against the backdrop of the 'Great Game' in 1875, this narrative follows British officer Captain Frederick Burnaby on a perilous mission to Khiva, a Russian city shrouded in secrecy. Tasked with uncovering Russian plans to annex India, Burnaby's journey is fraught with danger and adventure. His previous exploits, including ballooning across the English Channel and fighting for the empire, add to the intrigue of his character. This account, published shortly after his journey, catapulted him to fame, highlighting the tensions between the British and Russian Empires.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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