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Travels In The Regions Of The Upper And Lower Amoor: And The Russian Acquisitions On The Confines Of India And China (1861)

Travels In The Regions Of The Upper And Lower Amoor: And The Russian Acquisitions On The Confines Of India And China (1861)

Atkinson, Thomas Witlam

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ISBN10: 1165165406
ISBN13: 9781165165407
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 588
Weight: 1.71
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Travels In The Regions Of The Upper And Lower Amoor: And The Russian Acquisitions On The Confines Of India And China is a travelogue written by Thomas Witlam Atkinson in 1861. The book provides a detailed account of Atkinson's travels in the regions of the Upper and Lower Amoor, which is a river in Russia that flows into the Sea of Okhotsk. Atkinson's journey took him through the Russian acquisitions on the border of India and China, where he explored the landscape, culture, and people of the region.The book is divided into 24 chapters, each describing a different aspect of Atkinson's travels. He begins by detailing his journey from St. Petersburg to the Amoor River, where he describes the landscape, climate, and wildlife of the region. Atkinson then goes on to discuss the indigenous people of the area, including the Tungus and the Manchus, and their customs and traditions.Atkinson also describes his encounters with Russian officials and their attempts to expand their influence in the region. He provides an in-depth analysis of the political and economic situation in the area, including the impact of the Opium Wars on the region's trade and commerce.Throughout the book, Atkinson provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as his experiences with the local people. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places he visited.Overall, Travels In The Regions Of The Upper And Lower Amoor: And The Russian Acquisitions On The Confines Of India And China is a fascinating account of a little-known region of the world, written by a keen observer and skilled writer.With Adventures Among The Mountain Kirghis; And The Manjours, Manyargs, Toungouz, Touzemtz, Goldi, And Gelyaks, The Hunting And Pastoral Tribes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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