Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia 2 Volume Set : With a Narrative of a Residence in China Mixed media product
by PETER DOBELL
Part of the Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration series
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Description
An 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.
Volume 2 covers the concluding part, from Yakutsk to Tomsk.
It also contains all of the chapters on China.
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- Format:Mixed media product
- Pages:726 pages
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:20/03/2014
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- ISBN:9781108070874
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Item not Available
- Format:Mixed media product
- Pages:726 pages
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:20/03/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9781108070874
