Project Gutenberg 2010-06-08 Public domain in the USA. 344 Huc, Evariste Régis 1813 1860 Huc, Evariste Regis Huc, Évariste Régis Huc, Régis Evariste Hazlitt, William 1811 1893 Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China during the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China during the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1" by M. Huc is a travelogue that captures the author's explorations and experiences in Central Asia during the mid-19th century. This work provides a vivid depiction of the landscapes, cultures, and peoples of Tartary, Thibet, and China, presenting Huc's insights as he embarks on a missionary journey amidst a region little known to Europeans at the time. The author recounts various encounters and observations in the challenging and diverse terrains of Mongolia and beyond. The opening of the book sets the stage for Huc’s travels, highlighting his motivation as part of a missionary effort to Mongolia. Huc and his companion prepare for their journey, dealing with logistical challenges in obtaining camels and the necessary provisions. As they depart, they delve into the cultural nuances of the Tartar and Mongolian people, establishing a rapport with the locals. The narrative showcases the rich traditions and customs they encounter, along with the precariousness of life in the wilderness. Samdadchiemba, a young Tartar man who accompanies Huc and Gabet, emerges as a significant figure, reflecting the blend of cultural identities and expectations as they navigate the complexity of a land steeped in religious significance and stark realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en China -- Description and travel Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Description and travel Asia, Central -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Travel Writing 821985 2025-07-13T09:53:26.387274 text/html 826243 2010-06-08T17:06:19 text/html 1565887 2025-07-13T09:53:37.009204 application/epub+zip 1551095 2025-07-13T09:53:27.742282 application/epub+zip 359579 2025-07-13T09:53:27.020259 application/epub+zip 1727205 2025-07-13T09:53:44.459152 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1653599 2025-07-13T09:53:34.919236 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 505670 2022-09-15T06:10:00.901102 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 764238 2025-07-13T09:53:25.487246 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 763996 2010-06-08T17:05:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 760009 2010-06-08T17:16:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22003 2025-07-13T09:53:44.642166 application/rdf+xml 26596 2025-07-13T09:53:27.106284 image/jpeg 3724 2025-07-13T09:53:27.064257 image/jpeg 288285 2010-06-08T17:16:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 1725768 2010-06-08T17:16:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 287403 2010-06-08T17:16:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 1478971 2025-07-13T09:53:26.567296 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia