A New Ride To Khiva (1900)

By Robert L. Jefferson and Jefferson Robert L

Book Overview

""A New Ride to Khiva"" is a travelogue written by Robert L. Jefferson in 1900. The book recounts Jefferson's journey to Khiva, a city located in present-day Uzbekistan, during the late 19th century. Jefferson describes his experiences traveling through the deserts of Turkestan, encountering various tribes and peoples along the way. He also provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, climate, and culture of the region. The book offers a unique perspective on Central Asia during a time of significant political and social change, as the region was being incorporated into the Russian Empire. Jefferson's writing is engaging and informative, making this book an excellent choice for anyone interested in travel writing or Central Asian history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166479498
• ISBN13: 9781166479497
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"