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Bellew, H. W. (Henry Walter)
1834
1892
Bellew, Henry Walter
Punjab official
Spectator
22025492
From the Indus to the Tigris : $b A narrative of a journey through the countries of Balochistan, Afghanistan, Khorassan and Iran, in 1872, together with a synoptical grammar and vocabulary of the Brahoe language, and a record of the meteorological observations and altitudes on the march from the Indus to the Tigris
$aLondon :$bTrübner & Co, $c1874.
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.)
"From the Indus to the Tigris" by Henry Walter Bellew is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the author's experiences during a journey through significant regions including Balochistan, Afghanistan, Khorassan, and Iran, emphasizing the political and social dynamics of the time. This narrative is flanked by observations concerning the landscape and life in these areas, alongside a grammatical and vocabulary guide for the Braho language. The opening portion of the work sets the stage for the journey, detailing the background of political events and the author’s preparations for the expedition. Bellew mentions the growing influence of Russia in Central Asia and its implications for British interests in India, indicating that the narrative will not only chronicle his travels but also reflect on the significant issues of civilization, culture, and conflict in the region. The text outlines logistics for the expedition, begins with travels along various rivers, and introduces characters met along the way. This introduction promises a rich interplay of personal narrative and broader political context, engaging the reader in both the historical significance of the journey and the immediacy of Bellew's personal encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Iran -- Description and travel
Afghanistan -- Description and travel
Balochistan (Pakistan) -- Description and travel
Bellew, H. W. (Henry Walter), 1834-1892
Brahui language
Khurasan (Iran) -- Description and travel
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Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - Other
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Language & Communication
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