Publisher's Synopsis
""Khurasan and Sistan"" is a book written by Lieutenant Colonel C. E. Yate. The book provides a detailed account of the history, geography, and culture of the Khurasan and Sistan regions of Iran and Afghanistan. The author extensively describes the various tribes and their customs, the political and social structure of the region, the role of religion, and the economic activities of the people. The book also includes information on the geography of the region, including the natural resources, flora, and fauna. The author draws on his own experiences and observations during his travels in the region to provide a comprehensive and informative account. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Iran and Afghanistan, particularly in the Khurasan and Sistan regions.1900. With Map and Illustrations. Yate gives a detailed description of the districts of Khurasan and Sistan, from the Kurd and Turkoman country along the Russian frontier on the north, to the confines of Baluchistan on the Indian frontier to the south. He also gives a full account of the time spent amongst the Goklan and Yamut Turkomans, his voyage to the source of the river Gurgan, which had never before been visited by an European traveller; as well as many other topics. Contents: Kandahar, Farah, and Herat; The Russian-Afghan Frontier; The Persian Northeast Frontier; Mashhad; Turbat-I-Haidari and Tabas; Kain and Birjand; Sistan; The Banks of the Helmund; The Persian-Afghan Border; Summer at Mashhad; Kalat-I-Nadiri and Daragez; Kuchan; Bujnurd; The Goklan Turkomans; The Yamut Turkomans; Astarabad and the Caspian Sea; Mashhad Again; History and Antiquities of Mashhad; The Town and Shrine of Mashhad; The Nishapur Hills; Radkhan, Bam, and Safiabad; Isfarain and Juwain; Sabzawar, Madan and Nishapur; Winter at Mashhad; and Return to India.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.