A Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Source of the River Oxus: By the Route of the Indus, Kabul, and Badakhshan, Performed Under the Sanction of the Supreme Government of India, in the Years 1836, 1837, and 1838. - Gyan Books

A Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Source of the River Oxus: By the Route of the Indus, Kabul, and Badakhshan, Performed Under the Sanction of the Supreme Government of India, in the Years 1836, 1837, and 1838. - Gyan Books

About The Book: A Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Source of the River Oxus by Lieutenant John Wood recounts his pioneering expedition through the Indus, Kabul, and Badakhshan between 1836 and 1838, conducted under the sanction of the British Indian government. Wood provides a detailed account of the challenging geography, rivers, and mountain passes of Central Asia, alongside observations on the local peoples, cultures, and political conditions. His meticulous surveys and maps contributed significantly to geographic knowledge of the region. The narrative combines elements of adventure, scientific observation, and ethnography, marking it as a landmark work in 19th-century exploration and Central Asian studies.

Author: LIEUT John Wood

Pages: 450

Edition: 1841

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