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VIII-5-B2-19

Title On Ancient Central-Asian Tracks Subtitle Brief Narrative of Three Expeditions in Innermost Asia and North-Western China Description Stein’s travel record of all three of his expeditions into Central Asia (1900-01, 1906-08, and 1913-15). Written for the general reader, the account is based on a lecture series Stein delivered at Harvard University’s Lowell Institute in Boston and describes many of his personal recollections of his expeditions into Central Asia. Year of Publication 1933 Location of Publication England / London Volume Information 1 Volumes ISO639-1 English ISO639-3 eng

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Title On Ancient Central-Asian Tracks Subtitle Brief Narrative of Three Expeditions in Innermost Asia and North-Western China Volume vol.1 Author M. A. Stein Description With an overview of Central Asia, the narrative recounts Stein’s expedition over the Hindu Kush, the Pamirs and the Kun Lun Mountains, as well as his visit to Niya, Endeare, Miran, and Loulan. It also recounts the team’s expeditions to the westernmost remains of the Great Wall and the Mogao Caves at Dunhuang, as well as over the Qilian (or Southern) Mountains and the Tian Shan Range. There is a description of the relics found Turfan and recounts the route from Kuruk-Tag to Kashgar and then on to the Pamir highlands to explore the source of the Oxus River. Year of Publication 1933 Measurements (cm) 20x13

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