Project Gutenberg 2007-11-10 Public domain in the USA. 99 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous Reis naar Merw De Aarde en haar Volken, 1887 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ "Reis naar Merw" by Anonymous is a travel narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles a journey through various regions of Central Asia, particularly focusing on the advent of the trans-Caspian railway and the cultural, historical, and geographical observations of the narrator. The narrative also hints at the interplay of military and imperial interests, as the protagonist navigates through exotic landscapes and encounters local people. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the journey starting from Tiflis and traversing through various cities until reaching Merw. The narrator describes the oppressive heat of Paris, contrasting it with the hotter climes of the Levant. As the journey progresses, we learn of the logistical challenges of traveling through the region, including acquiring travel permits and navigating the diverse population aboard a steamboat filled with locals. The text paints a vivid picture of the landscapes encountered—barren hills, the bustling port of Bakoe, and the unique flora—embarking on a journey that reflects not only geographical transitions but also the complexity of the socio-political dynamics present during that time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). 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