Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia 2 Volume Set: Travels in Kamtchatka and Siberia: With a Narrative of a Residence in China: Volume 2 (Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration)

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 2 covers the concluding part of Dobell's Siberian travels, from Yakutsk to Tomsk. It also contains all of the chapters on China.
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An aparitie	2014
Autor	Peter Dobell
Dimensiuni	14 x 2 x 21.6 cm
Editura	Cambridge University Press
Format	Paperback
ISBN	9781108070867
Limba	Engleza
Nr pag	356