Publisher's Synopsis
Through Turkestan And The Caucasus: A Letter From Frederick Holbrook To His Wife (1916) is a book that recounts the travels of Frederick Holbrook through the regions of Turkestan and the Caucasus. The book is written in the form of a letter that Holbrook wrote to his wife, detailing his experiences and observations during his journey. Holbrook provides a vivid account of the landscapes, people, and cultures of the regions he visited, including the cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, and Baku. He also describes his encounters with various ethnic groups, such as the Uzbeks, Tajiks, and Armenians, and the challenges he faced as a foreign traveler in these regions. Through Turkestan And The Caucasus offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of Central Asia and the Caucasus in the early 20th century.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.
