Narrative of a Journey from Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St Petersburgh during the Late Russian Invasion...

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James Abbott

Narrative of a Journey from Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St Petersburgh during the Late Russian Invasion of Khiva

With Some Account of the Court of Khiva and the Kingdom of Khaurism

James Abbott

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Cambridge University Press
11 October 2012

Middle Eastern history; Classic travel writing

Series: Narrative of a Journey from Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St Petersburgh during the Late Russian Invasion of Khiva 2 Volume Set

This two-volume travelogue recounts the diplomatic mission through Central Asia and Russia undertaken by James Abbott (1807–96) in 1839. An officer in the Bengal Artillery, Abbott first travelled to Central Asia in 1838 and was soon drawn into the 'Great Game' between Russia and Britain as they struggled for influence in the region. When Russia launched an expedition against Khiva in 1839, ostensibly to free Russian slaves, Abbott was sent there to advise the Khan and then travelled to Russia to initiate mediation. While the Russian slaves were freed by Abbott's successor, Abbott believed he had succeeded and published this account in 1843. The work includes anecdotes of his experiences and observations on the cultures and landscapes he encountered. In Volume 2, he chronicles his journey to St Petersburg via Moscow and recounts his general impressions of Russia.

By: James Abbott
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Volume 2
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9781108053969
ISBN 10: 1108053963
Series: Narrative of a Journey from Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St Petersburgh during the Late Russian Invasion of Khiva 2 Volume Set
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 11 October 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

28. Uneasiness of the Kuzzauk brothers; 29. Yar Muhummud; 30. Route to Dahsh Gulla; 31. Departure for Dahsh Gulla; 32. Cossaq horsemen; 33. Description of Nuovo Alexandrofski; 34. Departure from Gorief; 35. Departure from Oorahlsk; 36. Ball room at Orenburgh; 37. Departure from Orenburgh; 38. General plan of Moscow; 39. Intolerance; 40. Nature of the beauty of St Petersburgh; 41. Maturer impressions of St Petersburgh; 42. Farther consideration of the position of Russia; 43. Use of the French tongue among the educated classes; 44. Review of the imperial guard at Krasno Celo; 45. Vesper hymn; 46. Posture of Russia; 47. Remarks on St Petersburgh; 48. Renewal of impressions; 49. Summud Kauniana; 50. London and St Petersburgh contrasted; 51. English dissociality; 52. Return to Calcutta; Appendix.