Sir Aurel Stein

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Archaeological Explorer

By Jeannette Mirsky

Summary

Sir Aurel Stein by Jeannette Mirsky delves into the life and work of the renowned archaeologist and explorer, Sir Aurel Stein. The book captures his adventurous expeditions through Central Asia, detailing his groundbreaking discoveries and contributions to archaeological scholarship. It highlights both his personal challenges and his enduring legacy in uncovering ancient civilizations.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the adventurous world of archaeology and exploration, as it delves into the life of a remarkable explorer who made significant contributions to our understanding of Central Asia. It offers readers an engaging glimpse into his discoveries, feats, and the cultural landscapes he encountered, making it a captivating read for those interested in history and adventure.

Sir Aurel Stein

Jeannette Mirsky has here drawn from Sir Aurel Stein's books and articles as well as from his letters and unpublished archival materials to produce a definitive biography of this archaeological explorer, geographer, historical topographer, and linguist.

Description

An extraordinary man, who advanced human knowledge on many fronts, Sir Aurel Stein (1862-1943) pursued dramatic adventure with scientific purpose. Jeannette Mirsky has drawn from Stein's voluminous outpouring of books and articles as well as from his letters and unpublished archival materials to produce a lively and definitive biography of this archaeological explorer, geographer, historical topographer, and linguist.

"[Mirsky] has digested the correspondence, and she quotes so skillfully that her book will save many people the trouble of reading Stein's own exhaustive and exhausting volumes. Definitive."—Larry McMurtry, Washington Post

"A first-rate and unique biography of one of the more significant explorers of Central Asia and the Indo-Iranian borderlands. . . . Mirsky has recreated not only the life of an intrepid explorer but the spirit of the times."—Choice

"Mirsky has performed a signal service in distilling the life, travels, and letters of Aurel Stein into a manageable, graceful, and meaningful synthesis."—Theodore A. Wertime, Technology and Culture

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226531779

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 1998

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 16.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 822g

Pages: 616

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Explorer & Adventurer Biographies History & Military Jeannette Mirsky Non-Fiction Science & Nature