Visits To High Tartary, Yarkand, And Kashghar, Formerly Chinese Tartary And Return Journey Over The Karakoram Pass (1871)

""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 details Shaw's journey through the remote regions of High Tartary, including Yarkand and Kashghar, which were formerly part of Chinese Tartary. The author describes his encounters with local people, their customs, and the landscapes he traverses. Shaw also shares his observations on the political and social conditions of the region, including the influence of the British Empire and the Russian Empire. The book concludes with Shaw's perilous journey over the Karakoram Pass, a treacherous mountain pass that connects India with Central Asia. Overall, ""Visits To High Tartary, Yarkand, And Kashghar, Formerly Chinese Tartary: And Return Journey Over The Karakoram Pass"" is a fascinating account of a little-known region that offers a glimpse into a bygone era of travel and exploration.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.