Project Gutenberg 2010-06-08 Public domain in the USA. 106 Huc, Evariste Régis 1813 1860 Huc, Evariste Regis Huc, Évariste Régis Huc, Régis Evariste Hazlitt, William 1811 1893 Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China during the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China during the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1" by M. Huc is a travelogue that captures the author's explorations and experiences in Central Asia during the mid-19th century. This work provides a vivid depiction of the landscapes, cultures, and peoples of Tartary, Thibet, and China, presenting Huc's insights as he embarks on a missionary journey amidst a region little known to Europeans at the time. The author recounts various encounters and observations in the challenging and diverse terrains of Mongolia and beyond. The opening of the book sets the stage for Huc’s travels, highlighting his motivation as part of a missionary effort to Mongolia. Huc and his companion prepare for their journey, dealing with logistical challenges in obtaining camels and the necessary provisions. As they depart, they delve into the cultural nuances of the Tartar and Mongolian people, establishing a rapport with the locals. The narrative showcases the rich traditions and customs they encounter, along with the precariousness of life in the wilderness. Samdadchiemba, a young Tartar man who accompanies Huc and Gabet, emerges as a significant figure, reflecting the blend of cultural identities and expectations as they navigate the complexity of a land steeped in religious significance and stark realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en China -- Description and travel Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel Asia, Central -- Description and travel DS Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 822041 821975 2024-09-14T04:28:07.767046 2023-09-14T09:23:07.895736 text/html text/html 826243 2010-06-08T17:06:19 text/html 1725768 2010-06-08T17:16:43 text/html application/zip 1566298 2024-09-14T04:28:19.397971 application/epub+zip 1551709 2024-09-14T04:28:09.159986 application/epub+zip 360327 2024-09-14T04:28:08.441014 application/epub+zip 1727291 2024-09-14T04:28:27.953001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1653619 2024-09-14T04:28:17.142955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 505670 2022-09-15T06:10:00.901102 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 760242 2024-09-14T04:28:06.706076 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 763996 2010-06-08T17:05:07 text/plain; charset=utf-8 288285 2010-06-08T17:16:43 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 760009 2010-06-08T17:16:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 287403 2010-06-08T17:16:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20204 2024-09-14T04:28:28.146963 application/rdf+xml 26596 2024-09-14T04:28:08.535003 image/jpeg 3724 2024-09-14T04:28:08.488049 image/jpeg 1479838 2024-09-14T04:28:07.960002 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog