Travels into Bokhara: A Voyage up the Indus to Lahore and a Journey to Cabool, Tartary & Persia

by Alexander Burnes

Overview

At the age of only twenty six, Alexander Burnes proved himself to be one of the most effective intelligence agents of his time. Making two dangerous journeys beyond the frontiers of the Indian Empire, he reported back via the East India Company to Downing Street on the geography and politics of the kingdoms that lay to the northwest as far as fabled Bokhara. He travelled simply, disguised as a local, but with his rapier-like mind, an ear for languages and an infectious charm and curiosity, he had a formidable arsenal of talents at his command. In 1835, the publication of Burnes's Travels into Bokhara made him a celebrity in London, where he lectured to packed halls and was even given an audience by the King. This brand new edition brings the heady sense of excitement, risk and zeal bursting from the pages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780601014
Publisher:	Eland Publishing
Publication date:	05/18/2012
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	253
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Captain Sir Alexander Burnes, FRS (16 May 1805 - 2 November 1841) was a Scottish traveler and explorer who took part in The Great Game.