A Peep into Toorkisthan by Rollo Gillespie Burslem
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| Author | Burslem, Rollo Gillespie |
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| Title | A Peep into Toorkisthan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Lesley Halamek and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | “A Peep into Toorkisthan” by Captain Rollo Burslem is a travelogue detailing the author’s experiences as a soldier in Afghanistan, written in the mid-19th century. The narrative offers a firsthand account of Burslem's adventurous journey through less-explored regions of Central Asia, rich with observations about the landscape, local culture, and the challenges faced during his travels. The book serves as a record of the social, political, and geographical conditions of the time, particularly highlighting the British presence in Afghanistan. The opening of the book introduces Captain Burslem's motivations and context for his expedition, which takes place against a backdrop of political unrest in Afghanistan during the early 1840s. Burslem begins by addressing the reader directly, expressing humility about his lack of literary polish while promising an honest recounting of his experiences. He describes the journey’s start with Lieutenant Sturt, as they venture into the mountainous regions, offering vivid descriptions of the striking yet harsh landscapes they traverse, the potential dangers from bandits, and their encounters with the peculiarities of local customs. Overall, the opening establishes the tone of adventure and discovery that characterizes the book, along with its underlying themes of exploration and the historical intricacies of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Afghanistan -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11902 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 27, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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