Through Khiva to Golden Samarkand

Name: Through Khiva to Golden Samarkand
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781399805704
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A John Murray Journey

By Ella Christie

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Through Khiva to Golden Samarkand by Ella Christie is an enthralling travelogue detailing the author's adventurous journey through Central Asia. Readers are taken on an exploration of the ancient Silk Road, encountering fascinating cultures, stunning landscapes, and the rich history of the region. It beautifully captures the essence of adventure and discovery in a less-travelled part of the world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by historic travel adventures and the exotic locales of Central Asia. With vivid descriptions of the journey through intriguing landscapes and rich cultural encounters, it's an engaging read for those who appreciate tales of exploration and discovery.

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INTRODUCED BY CAROLINE EDEN, award-winning author of Black Sea, Red Sands and Samarkand

'Medieval pomp, splendour, and picturesqueness... a life that one can hardly even realize.'

In 1912, Ella R. Christie — a veteran Scottish traveller who had made expeditions to Kashmir, Tibet, Malaya, Borneo, China, Korea, and Japan — steamed across the Caspian Sea to explore Central Asia. Her travels through the Russian Empire took her to the Silk Road cities of Tashkent and Samarkand, and she became the first British woman to visit the Khanate of Khiva.

Eschewing the cloak and dagger intrigues of a previous generation of Great Game spies, Christie was a meticulous observer of the everyday — whether meeting khans, dining with generals or vividly chronicling market life — shortly before war and revolution swept that world away.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399805704

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Contributors:

Introduction by Caroline Eden

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Ella R. Christie (1861-1949) was a Scottish author, explorer and gardener who travelled extensively in Central Asia and the Russian Empire, becoming the first British woman to visit the city of Khiva. Inspired by a journey to Japan, she also created the famous Japanese garden at her home at Cowden Castle.