Bøger af Alexander Burnes

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.

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.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.

In this seminal work of travel literature, Alexander Burnes provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural, social, and political landscape of Central Asia during the early 19th century. Burnes's travels, which took him from India to Afghanistan and beyond, were instrumental in shaping British colonial policy in the region.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.

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 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.

Le récit fascinant de Alexander Burnes, fonctionnaire britannique célèbre pour être le premier occidental à atteindre la ville de Boukhara, est un témoignage poignant de l'histoire impériale et du début de la colonisation européenne en Asie centrale.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.

Ce livre relate les voyages de l'auteur de l'embouchure de l'Indus à Lahore, Caboul, Balkh et à Boukhara, et retour par la Perse entre 1831 et 1833. Il offre un aperçu détaillé de la culture, de la politique et des paysages de l'Asie centrale de l'époque.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.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Kabul: Schilderung Einer Reise Nach Dieser Stadt Und Aufenthaltes Daselbst, In ... 1836, 1837 Und 1838 ... Alexander Burnes Theodor Oelkers Weigel, 1843 History; Asia; General; Afghanistan; History / Asia / Central Asia; History / Asia / General; Kabul (Afghanistan); Kābol (Afghanistan)

El mejor exponente del género de la literatura de viajes del siglo XIX. El periplo de Alexander Burnes por India, Afganistán y Persia.

Cabool is a personal narrative written by Alexander Burnes about his journey to and residence in the city of Kabul from 1836 to 1838. Burnes was a British explorer and diplomat who was sent to Afghanistan to establish diplomatic relations with the ruling Emir, Dost Mohammad Khan. The book provides a detailed account of Burnes' experiences in Afghanistan, including his interactions with the local people, customs, and traditions. He also describes the political situation in the region and the various factions vying for power. Burnes' account is notable for its vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people he encountered, as well as his insights into the social and political dynamics of Afghanistan. He also provides a unique perspective on the British Empire's involvement in the region, which would ultimately lead to the First Anglo-Afghan War. Overall, Cabool is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in the history of Afghanistan and the British Empire. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Travels Into Bokhara: Containing The Narrative Of A Voyage On The Indus [...] And An Account Of A Journey From India To Cabool, Tartary, And Persia [...], Volume 1; Travels Into Bokhara: Containing The Narrative Of A Voyage On The Indus [...] And An Account Of A Journey From India To Cabool, Tartary, And Persia [...]; Alexander Burnes 2 Alexander Burnes John Murray, 1835 History; Asia; General; History / Asia / Central Asia; History / Asia / General

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Kabul: Schilderung Einer Reise Nach Dieser Stadt Und Des Aufenthaltes Daselbst, In Den Jahren 1836, 1837 Und 1838 Alexander Burnes Weigel, 1843 History; Asia; General; History / Asia / Central Asia; History / Asia / General

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Travels Into Bokhara, 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, Volume 2; Travels Into Bokhara, 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; Alexander Burnes Alexander Burnes J. Murray, 1834 History; Asia; Central Asia; History / Asia / Central Asia

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.