Narrative of a Journey From Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St. Petersburgh, During the Late Russian In by James Abbott
This two-volume travelogue recounts the diplomatic mission through Central Asia and Russia undertaken by James Abbott (1807 96) in 1839. An officer in the Bengal Artillery, Abbott first travelled to Central Asia in 1838 and was soon drawn into the 'Great Game' between Russia and Britain as they struggled for influence in the region. When Russia launched an expedition against Khiva in 1839, ostensibly to free Russian slaves, Abbott was sent there to advise the Khan and then travelled to Russia to initiate mediation. While the Russian slaves were freed by Abbott's successor, Abbott believed he had succeeded and published this account in 1843. The work includes anecdotes of his experiences and observations on the cultures and landscapes he encountered. In Volume 1, he describes his journey from Herat to Khiva and the beginning of his journey to Russia.
James Abbott is an award-winning landscape photographer and photography journalist working with the UK's top photography magazines and websites (including Amateur Photographer, Digital Camera World, and Tech Radar). He specializes in shooting and editing tutorials, to provide readers with the most practical and in-depth information possible. When he's not taking pictures, or writing about photography, James also teaches one-to-one workshops covering both camera and editing skills.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781016250733 |
| ISBN 10 | 1016250738 |
| Title | Narrative of a Journey From Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St. Petersburgh, During the Late Russian In |
| Author | James Abbott |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Legare Street Press |
| Year published | 2022-10-27 |
| Number of pages | 180 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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