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

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

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First published in 1843, this two-volume travelogue recounts British officer James Abbott's diplomatic mission through Central Asia and Russia, undertaken in 1839 to ensure British influence in the region. In Volume 2, Abbott chronicles his journey to St Petersburg via Moscow and recounts his general impressions of Russia.

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 by James Abbott

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.

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.

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

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

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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 by James Abbott

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