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E-290.9-HE01-007

Title Scientific Results of a Journey in Central Asia, 1899-1902 Description Hedin’s expedition report for his second expedition into Central Asia (1899-1904). It was on this expedition that Hedin discovered the ruins of the ancient garrison city of Loulan. The first 4 volumes of the work record his travels along the Tarim River, around Lop Nur and into western Tibet. Volumes 5 and 6 were compiled by specialists based on the detailed descriptions of meteorological, astronomical, and zoological conditions he wrote down in his expedition diary. Volumes 7 and 8 contain all of the detailed maps and charts of the Tarim River and Lop Nur written about in volumes 1 and 2. Year of Publication 1904-1907 Location of Publication Sweden / Stockholm Volume Information 4 Volumes ISO639-1 English ISO639-3 eng

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E-290.9-HE01-007 > V-1

Title Scientific Results of a Journey in Central Asia, 1899-1902 Subtitle Vol. I ; the Tarim River Volume vol.1 Author Hedin Description Vol. 1: A geographical study of the Tarim River, including its tributaries and downstream lakes and marshland areas and the Cherchen desert; includes 56 photographs and 446 sketches. Year of Publication 1904-1907 Measurements (cm) 25x32

E-290.9-HE01-007 > V-2

Title Scientific Results of a Journey in Central Asia, 1899-1902 Subtitle Vol. II ; Lop-Nor Volume vol.2 Author Hedin Description Vol. 2: An account of Kuruk-Tag, Kuruk-Darya (Kum-Daria) , Khara-Kushun, the Lop Desert, the Lop Nor (“wandering lake”) issue; as well as the deserts, sand dunes and sands of Central Asia. The work also includes a scholarly investigation into the canals and water system of the Tarim River, as well as descriptions of the people in Turkestan and the ruins at Loulan. Year of Publication 1904-1907 Measurements (cm) 25x32

E-290.9-HE01-007 > V-3

Title Scientific Results of a Journey in Central Asia, 1899-1902 Subtitle Vol. III ; North and West Tibet Volume vol.3 Author Hedin Year of Publication 1904-1907 Measurements (cm) 25x32

E-290.9-HE01-007 > V-4

Title Scientific Results of a Journey in Central Asia, 1899-1902 Subtitle Vol. IV ; Central and East Tibet Volume vol.4 Author Hedin Year of Publication 1904-1907 Measurements (cm) 25x32

E-290.9-HE01-007 > V-7

Title Scientific Results of a Journey in Central Asia, 1899-1902 Subtitle Maps I Volume vol.7 Author Hedin Description Maps Vol. 1: Maps compiled during Hedin’s 1899-1902 expedition into Central Asia. There are 47 individual maps from his expedition route from Kashgar to Lailik. Based on Hedin’s sketches, the maps show the topography, water systems and include various statistics, such as latitude and longitude, as well as survey data from important points along the route. Year of Publication 1904-1907 Measurements (cm) 31x38

E-290.9-HE01-007 > V-8

Title Scientific Results of a Journey in Central Asia, 1899-1902 Subtitle Maps II Volume vol.8 Author Hedin Description Maps vol. 2: Individual maps are published along with Hedin’s sketches original sketches on which the maps were based. Year of Publication 1904-1907 Measurements (cm) 31x38

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