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  • Sketches of Central Asia (1868)

    Enriched edition. Additional chapters on my travels, adventures, and on the ethnology of Central Asia

    In "Sketches of Central Asia" (1868), Ármin Vámbéry provides a vivid and engaging account of his travels through the culturally rich yet largely uncharted regions of Central Asia. Blending travelogue with ethnographic detail, Vámbéry employs a literary style that is both descriptive and reflective, inviting readers into the landscapes, customs, and social fabrics of the diverse populations he ... Read more

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  • The story of Hungary

    Enriched edition. Exploring Hungary's Rich Cultural Tapestry

    In "The Story of Hungary," Ármin Vámbéry presents an articulate and comprehensive overview of Hungary's rich historical tapestry, intricately weaving together the nation's cultural, political, and social evolution from ancient times to the 19th century. Employing a scholarly yet accessible literary style, Vámbéry engages readers with vivid narratives and insightful analyses, all while situating ... Read more

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  • A Lucky Survivor from a Lost Land

    Author Armin W. Becker was just six years old when his kindergarten class witnessed the destruction of the Jewish synagogue in his hometown of Falkenburg, Germany, in 1938. At the time, he was too young to understand the motivations behind the act or grasp what the future might hold for his family, his town, and his country. In A Lucky Survivor from a Lost Land, Becker recounts his life storyhis ... Read more

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  • Árminius Vambéry, his life and adventures

    Enriched edition. Journeys through Middle Eastern Culture and History

    In "Árminius Vambéry, His Life and Adventures," the celebrated Hungarian scholar and traveler Ármin Vámbéry intricately chronicles his remarkable journeys across Central Asia, intertwining autobiography with vivid narratives of the diverse cultures and landscapes he encountered. Written in a captivating prose style that reflects both the intimate and the exotic, Vámbéry's memoir captures ... Read more

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  • Travels into Bokhara

    A Voyage up the Indus to Lahore and a Journey to Cabool, Tartary & Persia

    At the age of only twenty six, Alexander Burnes proved himself to be one of the most effective intelligence agents of his time. Making two dangerous journeys beyond the frontiers of the Indian Empire, he reported back via the East India Company to Downing Street on the geography and politics of the kingdoms that lay to the northwest as far as fabled Bokhara. He travelled simply, disguised as a ... Read more

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  • Travels into Bokhara

    A Voyage up the Indus to Lahore and a Journey to Cabool, Tartary & Persia.

    Alexander Burnes was a British adventurer and employee of the East India Company during the Great Game era of the 19th Century. He spoke Hindi and Persian and was nicknamed 'Bokhara Burnes' for his role in establishing contact with and exploring Bokhara, which made him famous. He was rumored to be a spy during the first Afghan War and was knighted by Queen Victoria for his clandestine services ... Read more

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  • Travels Into Bokhara

    A Voyage up the Indus to Lahore and a Journey to Cabool, Tartary & Persia

    ‘The Great Game’ (also referred to as the Tournament of Shadows) is a term used to describe the political and diplomatic confrontation that existed during most of the 19th Century between the British Empire and the Russian Empire centered around Afghanistan and its surrounding regions. The classic Great Game period is generally regarded as running approximately from the Russo-Persian Treaty of ... Read more

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  • Thirty Years in the Harem:

    or, the Autobiography of Melek-Hanum, Wife of H. H. Kibrizli-Mehemet Pasha. Volume 1.

    Series series Elibron Classics
    Elibron Classics Edition. 2 Volumes Sold Separately.Replica of 1872 edition by A. Asher & Co., Berlin.4 editions published between 1876 and 2005 in English and Swedish and held by 46 libraries worldwide“Melek Hanum (Hanim) [1814-1873] met Kibrisli Mehement (Mehmed) Pasha, in Paris, and they were married upon returning to Istanbul. She accompanied him to various postings in Palestine and Serbia, ... Read more

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  • Travels into Bokhara

    ‘The Great Game’ (also referred to as the Tournament of Shadows) is a term used to describe the political and diplomatic confrontation that existed during most of the 19th Century between the British Empire and the Russian Empire centered around Afghanistan and its surrounding regions. The classic Great Game period is generally regarded as running approximately from the Russo-Persian Treaty of ... Read more

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  • Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah (Volume I of II)

    Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was a preeminent British explorer of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. His famed disguised pilgrimage to Mecca in 1853 made his name known. Burton helped demystify this exotic Eastern world to the West. In "Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah", we are gifted with his personal account of his Haj. Full of insightful anthropological ... Read more

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  • Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah

    Vol I

    Series series Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah
    Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) was a British geographer, explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas, as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, ... Read more

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  • Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond

    "Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond" by Budgett Meakin offers a vivid exploration of Moroccan culture, landscapes, and the daily lives of its people. Meakin's keen observations and rich descriptions transport readers to bustling markets, serene deserts, and vibrant cities. The book captures the essence of Morocco, highlighting its unique blend of traditions and modern influences. Through his ... Read more

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