""A Journey To The Source Of The River Oxus"" is a travelogue written by John Wood, an English explorer who embarked on an expedition to explore the source of the River Oxus in Central Asia. The book chronicles his journey through the rugged terrain of the Pamir Mountains, encountering various ethnic groups and tribes along the way. Wood vividly describes the harsh living conditions, the customs, and the traditions of the people he meets, as well as the breathtaking natural beauty of the region. The book also includes a ...
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""A Journey To The Source Of The River Oxus"" is a travelogue written by John Wood, an English explorer who embarked on an expedition to explore the source of the River Oxus in Central Asia. The book chronicles his journey through the rugged terrain of the Pamir Mountains, encountering various ethnic groups and tribes along the way. Wood vividly describes the harsh living conditions, the customs, and the traditions of the people he meets, as well as the breathtaking natural beauty of the region. The book also includes a detailed account of his journey to the source of the River Oxus, which he finally reaches after a perilous climb. The book is a fascinating account of a journey of discovery, adventure, and endurance, and provides a unique insight into the remote and isolated regions of Central Asia in the 19th century.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.
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