{"product_id":"travels-in-kamtchatka-and-siberia-with-a-narrative-of-a-residence-in-china-paperback-9781108070867","title":"Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia; With a Narrative of a Residence in China (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108070867","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\"\u003e9781108070867, 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\"\u003e356 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2 cm, 0.45 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 2 covers the concluding part of Dobell's Siberian travels, from Yakutsk to Tomsk. It also contains all of the chapters on China.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e14. Yakutsk\u003cbr\u003e 15. Tabbaginsky station\u003cbr\u003e 16. Description of the town and inhabitants of Irkutsk\u003cbr\u003e 17. Situation of Tomsk\u003cbr\u003e Part II. A Residence in China: 1. Aspect of the country to the eastward of Macao\u003cbr\u003e 2. Whampoa\u003cbr\u003e 3. Nature of Chinese commercial policy\u003cbr\u003e 4. Population of Canton\u003cbr\u003e 5. Remarks on the Chinese character\u003cbr\u003e 6. Canton\u003cbr\u003e 7. Chinese habits\u003cbr\u003e 8. Low state of morality in China\u003cbr\u003e 9. The first month of the Chinese year, and its festivals\u003cbr\u003e 10. Chinese notions of the deluge and the creation\u003cbr\u003e 11. General conformity of habits and customs among the various classes in China\u003cbr\u003e 12. Infrequency of travelling among Chinese\u003cbr\u003e General account of the varieties and management of tea.\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":46266170343704,"sku":"9781108070867","price":33.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108070867i_3bfd81ef-4015-4e00-9551-6edb393a0584.jpg?v=1696748826","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/travels-in-kamtchatka-and-siberia-with-a-narrative-of-a-residence-in-china-paperback-9781108070867","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}