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Title:
De Reis van Prins Scipio Borghese naar de Hemelsche Bergen
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1907
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "De Reis van Prins Scipio Borghese naar de Hemelsche Bergen" by Jules Brocherel is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the journey of Prince Scipio Borghese as he embarks on an expedition through Central Asia, particularly focusing on his travels from Tashkent to the heavenly mountains of the Tian Shan range. This work provides a glimpse into the cultural and geographical landscape of the region, exploring both the challenges and wonders faced by the travelers. The beginning of the book introduces the journey as the main characters, including Prince Borghese and his guide Zurbriggen, arrive in Tashkent after an arduous journey. They prepare for an ambitious trek towards Prjevalsk, aiming to cover nearly 900 km. The narrative vividly depicts the bustling life of Tashkent, its diverse population, and the historical significance of the region, while also hinting at the difficulties they will encounter on their mountainous adventure. As they set out on their tarantass, the initial trials of travel become apparent, foreshadowing the arduous journey that lies ahead as they navigate through seemingly endless plains, deserts, and the early challenges of setting up their expedition. The attention to detail not only immerses the reader in the setting but also hints at the exhilarating journey that unfolds throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Brocherel, Jules, 1871-1954
EBook No.: 19891
Published: Nov 21, 2006
Downloads: 110
Language: Dutch
Subject: Asia, Central -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
De Reis van Prins Scipio Borghese naar de Hemelsche Bergen
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1907
Credits:
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
Summary: "De Reis van Prins Scipio Borghese naar de Hemelsche Bergen" by Jules Brocherel is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the journey of Prince Scipio Borghese as he embarks on an expedition through Central Asia, particularly focusing on his travels from Tashkent to the heavenly mountains of the Tian Shan range. This work provides a glimpse into the cultural and geographical landscape of the region, exploring both the challenges and wonders faced by the travelers. The beginning of the book introduces the journey as the main characters, including Prince Borghese and his guide Zurbriggen, arrive in Tashkent after an arduous journey. They prepare for an ambitious trek towards Prjevalsk, aiming to cover nearly 900 km. The narrative vividly depicts the bustling life of Tashkent, its diverse population, and the historical significance of the region, while also hinting at the difficulties they will encounter on their mountainous adventure. As they set out on their tarantass, the initial trials of travel become apparent, foreshadowing the arduous journey that lies ahead as they navigate through seemingly endless plains, deserts, and the early challenges of setting up their expedition. The attention to detail not only immerses the reader in the setting but also hints at the exhilarating journey that unfolds throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Brocherel, Jules, 1871-1954
EBook No.: 19891
Published: Nov 21, 2006
Downloads: 110
Language: Dutch
Subject: Asia, Central -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.