Arminius Vambery: His Life And Adventures (1886)

By Ármin Vámbéry and Vámbéry Árminius

Book Overview

Arminius Vambery: His Life and Adventures is an autobiographical book written by Arminius Vambery himself in 1886. The book provides a detailed account of Vambery's life, from his early childhood in Hungary to his travels across Europe and Asia. Vambery was a renowned linguist, orientalist, and traveler who spoke over 20 languages. He was also a close friend and advisor to the Ottoman sultan Abdul Hamid II.In the book, Vambery describes his adventures and encounters with various people and cultures during his travels. He recounts his experiences living among the nomadic tribes of Central Asia, his encounters with the Persian and Ottoman empires, and his observations of the political and social conditions of the regions he visited.The book also provides insights into Vambery's personal life, including his struggles with poverty and his efforts to gain an education. He describes his experiences as a Jewish Hungarian in a society that was often hostile towards Jews, and his eventual conversion to Islam.Overall, Arminius Vambery: His Life and Adventures is a fascinating account of a remarkable man's life and travels, and provides a unique perspective on the history and culture of the regions he visited.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: 1164195999
• ISBN13: 9781164195993
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"