Publisher's Synopsis
Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand, and Kashghar, Formerly Chinese Tartary: And Return Journey over the Karakoram Pass is a travelogue written by Robert Shaw in 1871. The book describes Shaw's journey through the remote and mountainous region of Central Asia, which was then known as High Tartary. He visited the cities of Yarkand and Kashghar, which were formerly part of Chinese Tartary, and describes their culture, customs, and people. The book also details Shaw's return journey over the treacherous Karakoram Pass, which connects India and China. The author provides a vivid and detailed account of the landscape, flora and fauna, as well as the challenges he faced during his journey. Shaw's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a unique insight into a little-known part of the world. Overall, Visits to High Tartary, Yarkand, and Kashghar, Formerly Chinese Tartary: And Return Journey over the Karakoram Pass is a fascinating travelogue that will appeal to anyone interested in the history and culture of Central Asia.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.
