{"product_id":"travels-in-kamtchatka-and-siberia-with-a-narrative-of-a-residence-in-china-paperback-9781108070850","title":"Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia; With a Narrative of a Residence in China (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108070850","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTravels in Kamtchatka and Siberia\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWith a Narrative of a Residence in China\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished in 1830, this lively two-volume account of travels in Russia and China includes observations on the peoples and cultures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePeter Dobell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108070850, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 March 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e370 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.1 cm, 0.47 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\"\u003eAn Irish-born adventurer in Russian service, Peter Dobell (1772–1852) embarked in 1812 on a long journey from Kamchatka across Siberia to Tomsk. This two-volume work, first published in 1830, contains a detailed and idiosyncratic account of his journey, painting an affectionate picture of the region and its people. The narrative includes ethnographic observations, descriptions of nights spent with local families, notes on the wildlife encountered, and discussion of the problems caused by the weather. Dobell also lived in China for many years, and his remarks on the experience are incorporated into the work. He gives opinionated observations on topics such as Chinese society, traditions, trade and medicine. Again, this narrative reflects Dobell's instinctive curiosity and enthusiasm. Volume 1 covers the first half of the journey, starting in Kamchatka and ending in Yakutsk.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Author's arrival at Kamtchatka\u003cbr\u003e 2. Author's reception at Nijna Kamtchatsk\u003cbr\u003e 3. The author's second departure from St Peter and St Paul\u003cbr\u003e 4. An excursion on snow-shoes\u003cbr\u003e 5. Journey continued from Timlatee\u003cbr\u003e 6. Prince Zachar's advice as to the route\u003cbr\u003e 7. Toyune of Kammina\u003cbr\u003e 8. Route continued from Igiga\u003cbr\u003e 9. Situation of Yamsk\u003cbr\u003e 10. Continuation of the journey\u003cbr\u003e 11. Prosecution of the journey\u003cbr\u003e 12. Kind attentions experienced by the author at Ochotsk\u003cbr\u003e 13. Course of the party along the river Okkatchan.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Historical geography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Historical geography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Historical%20geography%20%5BHBTP%5D%22\"\u003eHBTP\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":46266171818264,"sku":"9781108070850","price":33.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108070850i_916eadf2-e91f-4fe0-81c7-fa00c3fe39b0.jpg?v=1696748840","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/travels-in-kamtchatka-and-siberia-with-a-narrative-of-a-residence-in-china-paperback-9781108070850","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}