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Title Innermost Asia
Subtitle Detailed Report of Explorations in Central Asia, Kan-su and Eastern Īrān
Description Report on the results of Stein’s third expedition to Central Asia (1913-1916). Consists of two main texts, one book of pictures, and one book of maps. The aim of Stein’s third expedition was to find traces of ancient communication routes between East and West. The survey covered a wide area from the Tarim Basin to the west Kangsu, and also to eastern Iran. This volume also contains valuable records are on the study of burial mounds clusters found at Kharakhoto (Heishuicheng) and Astana.
Year of Publication 1928
Location of Publication England / Oxford
Volume Information 4 Volumes
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Title Innermost Asia
Subtitle Detailed Report of Explorations in Central Asia, Kan-su and Eastern Īrān : vol.I. Text
Volume vol.1
Author M. A. Stein
Description Vo1. 1: Main Text No.1 Return visit to Kroraina (Loulan) and Dunhuang from Kashgar via the western region’s southern road. Also includes studies of wall defenses in Jiuquan andZhangye, and a study of Karahot, completed after traveling north following the Etsin-gol.
Year of Publication 1928
Measurements (cm) 34x27
Title Innermost Asia
Subtitle Detailed Report of Explorations in Central Asia, Kan-su and Eastern Īrān : vol. II. Text
Volume vol.2
Author M. A. Stein
Description Vol.2: Main Text No.2 Records a journey from Turfan and Kucha through Kashgar along the Oxus River to Eastern Iran.
Year of Publication 1928
Measurements (cm) 34x27
Title Innermost Asia
Subtitle Detailed Report of Explorations in Central Asia, Kan-su and Eastern Īrān : vol.III. Plates and Plans
Volume vol.3
Author M. A. Stein
Description Vol.3:plates and plans
Year of Publication 1928
Measurements (cm) 34x27
Title Innermost Asia
Subtitle Detailed Report of Explorations in Central Asia, Kan-su and Eastern Īrān : vol.IV. Maps
Volume vol.4
Author M. A. Stein
Description Vol.4:maps
Year of Publication 1928
Measurements (cm) 34x27