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Title: Árminius Vambéry, his life and adventures
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Produced by Albert László, Steven desJardins, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Árminius Vambéry, his life and adventures" by Ármin Vámbéry is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The book captures the life and travels of Vambéry, a linguist and adventurer, detailing his experiences and explorations across Europe and Asia. The narrative explores his unique journey from a modest childhood in Hungary to becoming a prominent figure in exploration and cultural exchange, particularly in the context of Central Asia. The beginning of the narrative introduces Vambéry's early life, showcasing his struggles with poverty and physical limitations but emphasizing his relentless spirit and determination to explore the world. In the introductory chapter, he expresses a profound longing for foreign lands and recounts his first steps toward achieving this dream, including the pivotal moment he discards his crutch, symbolizing his desire for independence and adventure. Vambéry illustrates the curiosity that propelled him towards Asia, indicating a blend of personal aspirations and cultural connections to the East, where he aimed to immerse himself in the customs and languages he had been studying. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Vámbéry, Ármin, 1832-1913
EBook No.: 40163
Published: Jul 8, 2012
Downloads: 458
Language: English
Subject: Iran -- Description and travel
Subject: Asia, Central -- Description and travel
Subject: Vámbéry, Ármin, 1832-1913
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Árminius Vambéry, his life and adventures
Credits:
Produced by Albert László, Steven desJardins, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Árminius Vambéry, his life and adventures" by Ármin Vámbéry is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The book captures the life and travels of Vambéry, a linguist and adventurer, detailing his experiences and explorations across Europe and Asia. The narrative explores his unique journey from a modest childhood in Hungary to becoming a prominent figure in exploration and cultural exchange, particularly in the context of Central Asia. The beginning of the narrative introduces Vambéry's early life, showcasing his struggles with poverty and physical limitations but emphasizing his relentless spirit and determination to explore the world. In the introductory chapter, he expresses a profound longing for foreign lands and recounts his first steps toward achieving this dream, including the pivotal moment he discards his crutch, symbolizing his desire for independence and adventure. Vambéry illustrates the curiosity that propelled him towards Asia, indicating a blend of personal aspirations and cultural connections to the East, where he aimed to immerse himself in the customs and languages he had been studying. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Vámbéry, Ármin, 1832-1913
EBook No.: 40163
Published: Jul 8, 2012
Downloads: 458
Language: English
Subject: Iran -- Description and travel
Subject: Asia, Central -- Description and travel
Subject: Vámbéry, Ármin, 1832-1913
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.