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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.)

Author: Burslem, Rollo Gillespie

EBook No.: 11902

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: Afghanistan -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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.)

Author: Burslem, Rollo Gillespie

EBook No.: 11902

Published: Apr 1, 2004

Downloads: 111

Language: English

Subject: Afghanistan -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.