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Title:
Van Orenburg naar Samarkand
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1873
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Van Orenburg naar Samarkand" by Vasilïĭ Vasilʹevich Vereshchagin is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author’s journey through Central Asia during a time of significant political and cultural change, particularly focusing on the Russian expansion in the region. The narrative captures the landscape, customs, and various ethnic groups encountered by the author, providing an immersive look into the dynamics of a transforming world. The opening of the narrative introduces Orenburg, detailing its unique blend of Russian and Tatar influences. Vereshchagin describes the bustling bazaars filled with merchants from different nationalities, showcasing the rich tapestry of trade and local life. As he prepares for his journey toward Samarkand, he interacts with a range of characters, including a Bokharan envoy and various local traders, setting the scene for a compelling exploration of the diverse cultures that populate the steppes of Central Asia. The beginning establishes not only the physical challenges of travel in this region but also the intricate social fabric within which the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vereshchagin, Vasilïĭ Vasilʹevich, 1842-1904
EBook No.: 19326
Published: Sep 19, 2006
Downloads: 172
Language: Dutch
Subject: Asia, Central -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Van Orenburg naar Samarkand
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1873
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "Van Orenburg naar Samarkand" by Vasilïĭ Vasilʹevich Vereshchagin is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author’s journey through Central Asia during a time of significant political and cultural change, particularly focusing on the Russian expansion in the region. The narrative captures the landscape, customs, and various ethnic groups encountered by the author, providing an immersive look into the dynamics of a transforming world. The opening of the narrative introduces Orenburg, detailing its unique blend of Russian and Tatar influences. Vereshchagin describes the bustling bazaars filled with merchants from different nationalities, showcasing the rich tapestry of trade and local life. As he prepares for his journey toward Samarkand, he interacts with a range of characters, including a Bokharan envoy and various local traders, setting the scene for a compelling exploration of the diverse cultures that populate the steppes of Central Asia. The beginning establishes not only the physical challenges of travel in this region but also the intricate social fabric within which the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Vereshchagin, Vasilïĭ Vasilʹevich, 1842-1904
EBook No.: 19326
Published: Sep 19, 2006
Downloads: 172
Language: Dutch
Subject: Asia, Central -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.