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 originally published in 1879 and chronicles Przhevalsky's journey across the Tian Shan mountain range in Central Asia, from Kulja to Lob-Nor. Przhevalsky's account provides a detailed description of the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and traditions of the local people. He also includes information about the various lakes in Central Asia, including the famous Lake Issyk-Kul. The book is notable for its scientific observations and discoveries, particularly in the field of zoology. Przhevalsky discovered several new species of animals during his journey, including the Przewalski's horse, which is named after him. Overall, From Kulja, Across The Tian Shan To Lob-Nor: Including Notices Of The Lakes Of Central Asia is an important historical document that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century exploration and discovery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.
