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A Ride to Khiva

An Adventure in Central Asia

by Fred Burnaby, Barney White-Spunner, Peter Hopkirk ...

Mission Impossible – the Central Asian city of Khiva, closed to Europeans by the Russians and a possible springboard for an invasion of India. The man to undertake it – Captain Fred Burnaby, six foot four in his socks, a brilliant horseman, a crack shot and strong as an ox, with eight languages under his belt. In the winter of 1875, braving frostbite and snowdrifts and unbeknown to his army ... Read more

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Mission Impossible – the Central Asian city of Khiva, closed to Europeans by the Russians and a possible springboard for an invasion of India. The man to undertake it – Captain Fred Burnaby, six foot four in his socks, a brilliant horseman, a crack shot and strong as an ox, with eight languages under his belt. In the winter of 1875, braving frostbite and snowdrifts and unbeknown to his army
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On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 2 (of 2)

by Fred Burnaby ...

"On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 2" by Fred Burnaby is an adventurous travel narrative that captures the essence of 19th-century exploration. Burnaby, a British soldier and adventurer, recounts his thrilling journey across the rugged landscapes of Asia Minor. His vivid descriptions bring to life the diverse cultures, historical sites, and breathtaking scenery he encounters. The book serves ... Read more

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"On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 2" by Fred Burnaby is an adventurous travel narrative that captures the essence of 19th-century exploration. Burnaby, a British soldier and adventurer, recounts his thrilling journey across the rugged landscapes of Asia Minor. His vivid descriptions bring to life the diverse cultures, historical sites, and breathtaking scenery he encounters. The book serves
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On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 1 (of 2)

by Fred Burnaby ...

"On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 1" by Fred Burnaby is an adventurous travel narrative that captures the essence of 19th-century exploration. Burnaby, a British soldier and adventurer, embarks on a journey across the rugged landscapes of Asia Minor, providing vivid descriptions of the terrain, culture, and people he encounters. His keen observations and engaging storytelling transport ... Read more

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"On Horseback Through Asia Minor, Volume 1" by Fred Burnaby is an adventurous travel narrative that captures the essence of 19th-century exploration. Burnaby, a British soldier and adventurer, embarks on a journey across the rugged landscapes of Asia Minor, providing vivid descriptions of the terrain, culture, and people he encounters. His keen observations and engaging storytelling transport
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Morocco That Was

by Walter Harris ...

Until 1912 Morocco had never suffered foreign domination, and its mountainous interior was as closed to foreigners as Tibet. Walter Harris was the exception. He lived in the country for more than thirty-five years, and as The Times correspondant he observed every aspect of its life. He describes the unfettered Sultanate in all its dark, melodramatic splendour. Harris was an intimate of at least ... Read more

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Until 1912 Morocco had never suffered foreign domination, and its mountainous interior was as closed to foreigners as Tibet. Walter Harris was the exception. He lived in the country for more than thirty-five years, and as The Times correspondant he observed every aspect of its life. He describes the unfettered Sultanate in all its dark, melodramatic splendour. Harris was an intimate of at least
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Travels into Bokhara

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

by Alexander Burnes ...

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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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
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Fire and Sword In The Sudan

by Rudolf C. Slatin Pasha ...

Step into the heart of conflict and courage with Rudolf C. Slatin Pasha’s gripping account, "Fire and Sword in the Sudan." This remarkable narrative takes you through the tumultuous landscape of Sudan during a time of upheaval, exploring the intricacies of war, politics, and human resilience.What happens when the struggle for power ignites a fierce battle for survival?Slatin Pasha, a key figure in ... Read more

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Step into the heart of conflict and courage with Rudolf C. Slatin Pasha’s gripping account, "Fire and Sword in the Sudan." This remarkable narrative takes you through the tumultuous landscape of Sudan during a time of upheaval, exploring the intricacies of war, politics, and human resilience.What happens when the struggle for power ignites a fierce battle for survival?Slatin Pasha, a key figure in
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A Person From England

by Fitzroy Maclean ...

First published in 1958, A Person From England tells of how the legendary cities of Turkestan - Merv, Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand - have long exerted a romantic fascination upon Western travellers. During the last century, men of many nationalities have played what they and their contemporaries have called "The Great Game" - travelling throughout Central Asia. The author revives memories of the ... Read more

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First published in 1958, A Person From England tells of how the legendary cities of Turkestan - Merv, Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand - have long exerted a romantic fascination upon Western travellers. During the last century, men of many nationalities have played what they and their contemporaries have called "The Great Game" - travelling throughout Central Asia. The author revives memories of the
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Travels Into Bokhara

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

by Alexander Burnes ...

‘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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‘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
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The Flashman Compendium, Vol. 1: The 1st Afghan War

The True Stories Behind the Flashman Series: Source Texts, Histories, Poems, Maps and Pictures

by Andrew Holland, Thomas Hughes, Lady Florentia Sale, George R. Gleig ...

The 'Flashman Compendium' is a collection of source texts, histories, poems, maps and pictures that offers further reading to fans of the 'Flashman' series, revealing in greater detail the astonishing true stories and historical events on which the famous series of novels was based.Originally created in 1857 by the author Thomas Hughes in the novel 'Tom Brown's Schooldays', the character of Harry ... Read more

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The 'Flashman Compendium' is a collection of source texts, histories, poems, maps and pictures that offers further reading to fans of the 'Flashman' series, revealing in greater detail the astonishing true stories and historical events on which the famous series of novels was based.Originally created in 1857 by the author Thomas Hughes in the novel 'Tom Brown's Schooldays', the character of Harry
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The Cradle of Mankind

(Life in Eastern Kurdistan)

by Edgar T. A. Wigram ...

FROM the eastern gate of Mardin the road decants itself plainwards in a skein of curves and zigzags—a vertical descent of 2000 feet, spinning out its gradients to a length of five or six miles.It is not at all a bad road. One could easily bicycle down it—and perhaps even bicycle up it if in specially strenuous mood. But it is, as it were, the swan-song of the modern Ottoman Telfords, and as soon ... Read more

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FROM the eastern gate of Mardin the road decants itself plainwards in a skein of curves and zigzags—a vertical descent of 2000 feet, spinning out its gradients to a length of five or six miles.It is not at all a bad road. One could easily bicycle down it—and perhaps even bicycle up it if in specially strenuous mood. But it is, as it were, the swan-song of the modern Ottoman Telfords, and as soon
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The Raiders of The Sarhad

by R.E.H. Dyer ...

Title: The Raiders of the Sarhad: Being the Account of a Campaign of Arms and Bluff Against the Brigands of the Persian-Baluchi Border During the Great War ... Read more

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Title: The Raiders of the Sarhad: Being the Account of a Campaign of Arms and Bluff Against the Brigands of the Persian-Baluchi Border During the Great War
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With Kitchener in the Soudan

Enriched edition. A Story of Atbara and Omdurman

by G. A. Henty, Cecilia Pendleton ...

In "With Kitchener in the Soudan," G. A. Henty crafts a vivid historical narrative set against the backdrop of the late 19th-century Sudanese campaign. Blending engaging storytelling with meticulous attention to historical detail, Henty immerses readers in the tumultuous events surrounding the reconquest of Sudan, highlighting themes of bravery, loyalty, and the complexities of imperialism. His ... Read more

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In "With Kitchener in the Soudan," G. A. Henty crafts a vivid historical narrative set against the backdrop of the late 19th-century Sudanese campaign. Blending engaging storytelling with meticulous attention to historical detail, Henty immerses readers in the tumultuous events surrounding the reconquest of Sudan, highlighting themes of bravery, loyalty, and the complexities of imperialism. His
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