Description: TURKISTAN Notes of a Journey in Russian Turkistan, Khokand, Bukhara, and Kuldja 2 Volumes By Eugene Schuyler New York: Scribner, Armstrong & Co., 1876 (1st ed) Schuyler, an American career diplomat, went to Turkistan in 1873 while serving as consul-general in St. Petersburg. Volume I contains chapters on the Tashkent, Muslim life in Tashkent, bazaars and trade, Samarkand, the Zarafshan Valley, and Hodjent (present-day Tajikistan) and Kurama (present-day Tajikistan and Uzbekistan). Volume II contains chapters on Khokand, Bukhara, Issyk Kul (present-day Kyrgyzstan), Kazakhstan, and China. Original ruled and decorated green boards with gilt-stamped portraits and titles. 3 fold-out maps plus numerous engraved illustrations both in text and full-page. 411 + 463 pages. 9.25" x 6.25". 1876 Turkistan. Notes of a Journey in Russian Turkistan, Khokand, Bukhara Kuldja Click images to enlarge Description TURKISTAN Notes of a Journey in Russian Turkistan, Khokand, Bukhara, and Kuldja In Two Volumes By Eugene Schuyler New York: Scribner, Armstrong & Co., 1876 (1st ed) Schuyler, an American career diplomat, went to Turkistan in 1873 while serving as consul-general in St. Petersburg. Volume I contains chapters on the Syr Darya, Tashkent, Muslim life in Tashkent, bazaars and trade, Samarkand, the Zarafshan Valley, and Hodjent (present-day Khujand, Tajikistan) and Kurama (present-day Tajikistan and Uzbekistan). Volume II contains chapters on Khokand, Bukhara, Issyk Kul (present-day Kyrgyzstan) and Semiretch (present-day Semirech'e, Kazakhstan), and Kuldja ( present-day China). Including a summary of early Chinese and medieval European travelers to Central Asia and the accounts of their voyages. Original ruled and decorated green boards with gilt-stamped portraits and titles. 3 fold-out maps plus numerous engraved illustrations both in text and full-page. 411 + 463 pages. 9.25" x 6.25". The book originally belonged to the seminarian scholar, Edward Arbez, before it was given to the St. Mary's Seminary library. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 425 USD
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Binding: Hardcover
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Topic: Turkistan
Year Printed: 1876
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Ex-Library, Illustrated, Fold-out maps, 2 volume set
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Author: Eugene Schuyler
Place of Publication: New York
Publisher: Scribner, Armstrong & Co.
Region: North America
Modification Description: Library markings
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