Publisher's Synopsis
From Kulja, Across The Tian Shan To Lob-Nor: Including Notices Of The Lakes Of Central Asia is a travelogue written by the Russian explorer Nikolay Przhevalsky, also known as Prejevalsky. The book was first published in 1879 and is an account of his journey through the Tian Shan mountain range in Central Asia, from Kulja to Lob-Nor. In the book, Prejevalsky describes the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and traditions of the people he encountered along the way. He also provides detailed accounts of the various lakes he encountered during his journey, including Lake Issyk-Kul, Lake Balkhash, and Lake Lob-Nor. Prejevalsky's journey was significant because it was one of the first successful attempts to explore the remote and rugged terrain of Central Asia. His observations and discoveries helped to expand Western knowledge of the region and its natural resources. Overall, From Kulja, Across The Tian Shan To Lob-Nor: Including Notices Of The Lakes Of Central Asia is a fascinating and informative account of a pioneering journey through one of the world's most challenging and mysterious regions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
