The Ride To Khiva (1877)

The Ride To Khiva is a travelogue written by Francis Cowley Burnand, first published in 1877. The book chronicles Burnand's journey from London to Khiva, a city in modern-day Uzbekistan, in the late 19th century. Burnand, a British journalist and humorist, was sent on the expedition by the Daily Telegraph newspaper, along with a team of explorers and soldiers. The book provides a detailed account of the journey, including descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures encountered along the way. Burnand writes about the challenges of traveling through the harsh terrain of Central Asia, including the dangers of bandits and hostile tribes. He also describes the political tensions between the British Empire and the Russian Empire, which were vying for control of the region at the time. Throughout the book, Burnand injects his trademark humor and wit, making the journey an entertaining read. He also includes illustrations and photographs to bring the story to life. The Ride To Khiva is a fascinating and entertaining account of a journey through a little-known region of the world, written by a talented writer and humorist.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.