Travels into Bokhara (Volume 3 of 3): Being the Account of A Journey from India to Cabool, Tartary, and Persia; Also, Narrative of a Voyage on the Indus, From the Sea to Lahore, With Presents From the King of Great Britain; Performed Under the Orders of the Supreme Government of India, in the Years

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Experience the epic of 19th-century exploration in Sir Alexander Burnes's Travels into Bokhara, the third and climactic volume of his monumental journey. Burnes's account is not merely a travelogue; it is a vivid, firsthand chronicle of the Great Game's early stages, documenting his dangerous trek from India through the rugged landscapes of Cabool, Tartary, and Persia. His observations offer rare insight into the cultures, politics, and people of Central Asia during a period of immense historical upheaval.\n\nThis edition includes the complete narrative of his voyage on the Indus from the sea to Lahore, along with the prestigious presents from the King of Great Britain and the official orders from the Supreme Government of India. The text reflects Burnes's unique position as both a British diplomat and a passionate scholar of Persian and Afghan affairs. Read the full, unabridged account of one of the most remarkable journeys of the 19th century.