A Ride to Khiva

Travels and Adventures in Central Asia

Auteurs

• Frederick Burnaby

Paramètres

• Pages: 246 pages
• Temps de lecture: 9 heures

• Biographies et réflexions
• Cartes et voyages
• Histoire
• Nonfiction
• Tourisme / Voyage

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Set against the backdrop of the 'Great Game' in 1875, this narrative follows British officer Captain Frederick Burnaby on a perilous mission to Khiva, a Russian city shrouded in secrecy. Tasked with uncovering Russian plans to annex India, Burnaby's journey is fraught with danger and adventure. His previous exploits, including ballooning across the English Channel and fighting for the empire, add to the intrigue of his character. This account, published shortly after his journey, catapulted him to fame, highlighting the tensions between the British and Russian Empires.

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• Année de publication: 2022
• Reliure: (souple)