{"product_id":"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-paperback-9781108053952","title":"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 (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108053952","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eNarrative of a Journey from Heraut to Khiva, Moscow, and St Petersburgh during the Late Russian Invasion of Khiva\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWith Some Account of the Court of Khiva and the Kingdom of Khaurism\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1843, this two-volume travelogue recounts a British officer's diplomatic mission through Central Asia and Russia in 1839.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Abbott (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108053952, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 October 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e430 pages, 1 map\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.4 cm, 0.54 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis 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 1, he describes his journey from Herat to Khiva and the beginning of his journey to Russia.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Preliminary remarks\u003cbr\u003e 1. Departure from Heraut\u003cbr\u003e 2. The tent of plenty of the Yahmoot\u003cbr\u003e 3. Jew merchants\u003cbr\u003e 4. Reception at the house of an Oozbeg gentleman\u003cbr\u003e 5. Excessive chill of the air at Kiva\u003cbr\u003e 6. Second audience\u003cbr\u003e 7. Third audience of the Khaun Huzurut\u003cbr\u003e 8. Discussion of routes\u003cbr\u003e 9. Delay in my mission\u003cbr\u003e 10. Interview with the Mehtur\u003cbr\u003e 11. Visit of an Afghan priest\u003cbr\u003e 12. Report of the advance of the British arms\u003cbr\u003e 13. The Ummeer of Bokhara's refusal to release Colonel Stoddart\u003cbr\u003e 14. Departure of the Persian ambassador\u003cbr\u003e 15. Departure from Khiva\u003cbr\u003e 16. Visits from Toorcumuns\u003cbr\u003e 17. Chase of the wild ass\u003cbr\u003e 18. Rapacity of the guide\u003cbr\u003e 19. Story of Hautim, the Arab\u003cbr\u003e 20. Ferocity of Toorcumun horses\u003cbr\u003e 21. Cliffs of shell sandstone\u003cbr\u003e 22. The treacherous messenger\u003cbr\u003e 23. A rencontre\u003cbr\u003e 24. Hilarity of the young guide\u003cbr\u003e 25. Capture of Maimood and Ali Muhummud\u003cbr\u003e 26. Embarassment of Ahris Mhatoor\u003cbr\u003e 27. Hopelessness of our predicament.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Middle Eastern history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Middle Eastern history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Middle%20Eastern%20history%20%5BHBJF1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJF1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913215172888,"sku":"9781108053952","price":37.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108053952i_fa93e15c-6441-4ca7-acd1-178d49ef95ba.jpg?v=1696747183","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/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-paperback-9781108053952","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}